AP analysis: Justice Department went after protesters for felony assault, but juries and judges were unconvinced
Summary
The U.S. Justice Department arrested 102 protesters last year for assaulting federal officers but failed to get felony convictions in most cases. Trials held so far, mainly in Los Angeles, ended with juries or judges not convicting the protesters.Key Facts
- 102 protesters were arrested in four major U.S. cities last year for assaulting federal authorities.
- These cases involved felony assault charges, which are serious crimes.
- Most cases did not lead to felony convictions, which is unusual for the Justice Department.
- About a dozen cases went to trial, mostly in Los Angeles.
- All trials so far ended in acquittals, mistrials, or dismissals.
- Experts find this unusual because the Justice Department usually wins such cases.
- Three felony assault cases are scheduled for trial this fall in Los Angeles and Portland, Oregon.
- The focus is on whether protesters physically attacked federal agents during demonstrations.
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