Embattled L.A. City Councilmember Kevin de León remains defiant after an altercation with activists during a holiday event.
when the councilman pushed one activist and grabbed the cellphone of another as he walked on Olvera Street.
De León arrived at Friday’s event — the tree lighting and toy giveaway — in Lincoln Park around 4:45 p.m. He said De León got off the stage and tried to walk away, but the group started “getting into his face.” Soon after, he said, children started to cry and run. Quock took video of the incident on her phone, and it was her depiction of De León throwing Reedy that was first posted online, in slow motion, Friday night.shows activists walking alongside De León inside the event, calling on him to resign, while Reedy stands in front of the council member, holding a phone in his face. When De León reaches a door, someone pushes Reedy out of the way.
The video does not capture the thrust or the head-butt. Told by a reporter that the two appeared to bump heads, De León said, “We did not bump heads ... he head-butted me.” He also took issue with those referring to what unfolded as a fight, stating that it “was an assault that was unprovoked.”
日本 最新ニュース, 日本 見出し
Similar News:他のニュース ソースから収集した、これに似たニュース記事を読むこともできます。
Embattled Los Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de Leon fights with activist at holiday eventLos Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de Leon is back in hot water after fighting social justice organizer Jason Reedy at a holiday event Friday night.
続きを読む »
LA City Councilmember Kevin de León, activists, exchange assault charges in wake of City Hall chaosDe León said he and staffers were assaulted. Progressive group Roots Action alleged that de León assaulted local organizer Jason Reedy.
続きを読む »
Embattled councilmember Kevin de León issues statement after fight with protestorThe LAPD announced Saturday it has began an investigation into the incident on Friday at a community event in Lincoln Heights.
続きを読む »
Protests erupt at LA City Hall when embattled Councilman Kevin De Leon shows up to council meetingChaos erupted when embattled Councilman Kevin De Leon showed up to the city council meeting Friday.
続きを読む »
L.A. Councilmember Kevin de León in fight with activist hours after chaotic appearance at City HallThe council member said in a statement that he was assaulted. Activists said De León was the aggressor.
続きを読む »
Los Angeles city councilmember involved in fight at Christmas celebrationLos Angeles City Councilmember Kevin de León was involved in a fight at a Christmas tree lighting event. He said he was “assaulted” by “self-proclaimed activists.”
続きを読む »