California Professor to Face Trial for Death of Pro-Israel Protester
Loay Alnaji charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery in connection with Paul Kessler's death during 2023 demonstrations.
- Judge rules there is sufficient evidence for trial after a two-day preliminary hearing.
- Incident occurred during pro-Palestinian and pro-Israel protests in Thousand Oaks.
- Alnaji allegedly struck Kessler with a megaphone, leading to fatal injuries.
- Prosecutors have not found evidence to support a hate crime charge.
- Alnaji, out on $50,000 bail, faces up to four years in prison if convicted.