NEW: DOJ has indicted Alejandro Orellana, 29, for allegedly distributing gear, including bionic face shields and masks, from a truck during anti-ICE protests in Los Angeles on June 9. Prosecutors say the items were handed out to protesters. https://t.co/preMxlYtZ0
Anti-ICE LA riot leader filmed handing out gear to protesters indicted on conspiracy charges by DOJ https://t.co/SDi9Zf4gFU https://t.co/zrg6WllUir
A lot of others involved in the violent reaction to law enforcement in Los Angeles. Also - time for accountability in Portland Oregon and Seattle. DOJ indicts suspect who went viral for delivering protective gear to anti-ICE protesters on live TV https://t.co/XHKu3SvgNm
The U.S. Department of Justice has federally charged four additional suspects involved in Portland Antifa riots, raising the total number of indictments to 17. Authorities report that the threat of prison time has discouraged many veteran Antifa participants from returning to protests recently, with a notable portion of those charged identifying as transgender. Separately, Alejandro Orellana, 29, was indicted by a federal grand jury on charges of conspiracy to aid and abet civil disorders related to his role in distributing protective gear, including bionic face shields and masks, to anti-ICE protesters in Los Angeles during the June 9 demonstrations. Prosecutors allege that Orellana handed out the gear from a truck to protesters, and he faces up to five years in prison. The DOJ's actions reflect ongoing efforts to hold individuals accountable for their involvement in violent protests in multiple cities, including Portland, Seattle, and Los Angeles.