More than 40 individuals have been charged in connection with violence and vandalism at immigration protests in Los Angeles, with additional charges anticipated as evidence is examined. Separate federal charges have been filed against at least 14 individuals for various serious crimes including assaulting officers with cinder blocks and Molotov cocktails. Notable defendants include a 17-year-old with charges of attempted murder, and two adults charged for assaulting sheriff's horses, facing significant prison sentences if convicted.
Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman announced new charges against participants in immigration protests, including charges for assaulting law enforcement horses and attempted murder by a teenager.
Over 40 individuals have been charged related to protest violence and vandalism, with separate federal charges against at least 14 others for serious crimes such as assault and conspiracy.
Among the accused, a 17-year-old faces a felony count of attempted murder, while Iran Castro and Dana Whitson are charged with multiple felonies for assaulting police horses.
Castro is accused of animal cruelty and resisting arrest during her encounter with mounted deputies, facing possible imprisonment of over ten years if convicted.
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