The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office has charged over 40 individuals with offenses stemming from violent anti-ICE protests that occurred in the region. The incidents include assaults on law enforcement and their horses, with one teenager charged with attempted murder. District Attorney Nathan Hochman emphasized that efforts to hold individuals accountable for their actions under the guise of protest continue.
Among the charges filed, a 17-year-old juvenile is accused of attempted murder, assault on a peace officer, vandalism, and rioting. Additionally, Patrick Munoz, a 37-year-old man, faces assault charges after allegedly using a flagpole to jab an officer during a protest outside a hotel on June 11. Munoz’s attorneys have not yet commented on the charges. Another suspect, Robert Amaya, is charged with assault with a deadly weapon after he approached a family and made stabbing motions toward an 11-year-old girl.
Several other individuals also face charges, including those for injuring sheriff’s department horses and resisting arrest. The cases highlight the ongoing tensions and the consequences faced by those involved in the protests, which have drawn significant law enforcement attention. The DA’s office has warned that those engaging in violent actions will be pursued under the law.