Court documents reveal that Thomas Guzman was charged with felony assault after allegedly throwing a rock at an agent’s face shield during protests at the downtown L.A. federal courthouse. Newly filed court documents reveal that a Los Angeles protester at the center of a dramatic arrest caught on video has been criminally charged with assaulting a federal officer by throwing a rock at an agent’s face shield.
Thomas Guzman was apprehended near the Roybal Federal Building and U.S. Courthouse in downtown L.A. on Thursday night, and is charged with felony assault on a federal officer. A video obtained by Fox News shows the chaotic interaction, with officers screaming for protesters to get back. The arrest happened after demonstrators throughout the week got close to law enforcement, ridiculing and taunting them. Officers held their line for hours before the arrest took place.
Guzman was allegedly seen in the video being handcuffed face down on the sidewalk. Other law enforcement officers ran to protect agents making the arrest from surrounding protesters. During the search after the arrest, additional rocks were found in Guzman’s pockets, according to authorities. The incident has sparked heightened tensions and renewed calls for law and order in the region. The arrest occurred after demonstrators had gotten close to law enforcement, mocking and taunting them.
The dramatic arrest was captured on video, with officers scrambling to manage the situation. The footage shows the chaotic interactions as protests escalated and law enforcement attempted to maintain order. The arrest of Guzman came after a period of intense demonstrations that had drawn significant attention to the downtown L.A. area. The incident has reignited discussions on the balance between free speech and public safety, as well as the role of law enforcement in managing civil unrest.
Other law enforcement officers ran to protect agents making the arrest from surrounding protesters. During the search after the arrest, additional rocks were found in Guzman’s pockets, according to authorities. The arrest happened after demonstrators throughout the week got close to law enforcement, ridiculing and taunting them. Officers held their line for hours before the arrest took place. The arrest of Guzman has drawn attention from local officials and has intensified calls for increased security measures in the area.