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Los Angeles Prosecutors Expand Legal Actions in Anti-ICE Riots

Hundreds of arrest cases are under review for state charges following initial indictments alongside new federal counts

Overview

  • More than a dozen defendants have been indicted on felony charges including assault on officers, vandalism and burglary for their role in the protests.
  • The U.S. Department of Justice has filed federal charges against at least 14 suspects, prioritizing property destruction and assaults on law enforcement.
  • The Los Angeles Police Department has arrested 575 individuals since June 6, reporting ten officers and five mounted horses injured during violent clashes.
  • Charges span offenses from attempted murder with Molotov cocktails to conspiracy to commit vandalism and grand theft in looting incidents.
  • Officials including U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli and DA Nathan Hochman are scheduled to announce further state and federal charges as the city remains on tactical alert.