Activist Charged with 18 Felony Counts After Threatening Bakersfield City Council

Riddhi Patel faces serious legal consequences for her violent threats during a city council meeting addressing Gaza ceasefire and security measures.

Riddhi Patel, 28, was arrested and charged with 18 felony counts for making terrorist threats against Bakersfield City Council members and the mayor.
Patel's threats included remarks about bringing a guillotine and murdering council members, sparked by a debate over a Gaza ceasefire resolution.
During her arraignment, Patel pleaded not guilty and was seen sobbing; she is held on $1 million bail and must stay at least 500 yards from city hall.
The threats were made during a public comment section of the city council meeting, leading to immediate police action and Patel's subsequent arrest.
The case has attracted significant media attention, with video footage of the incident going viral and sparking discussions on public safety and political activism.