Key takeaways:
- Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, a 50-year-old Moorpark College computer science professor, has been charged with two felonies in connection with the death of a 69-year-old pro-Israel protestor.
- The investigation into the death of Jewish protester Paul Kessler was extensive, with authorities examining 600 pieces of evidence and speaking to 60 witnesses.
- Alnaji is currently being held in Ventura County jail on $500,000 bail and faces up to 11 years in prison if convicted.
A Ventura County man has been charged with two felonies in connection with the death of a 69-year-old pro-Israel protestor. On Friday, prosecutors announced the details of the charges against Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, a 50-year-old Moorpark College computer science professor.
The investigation into the death of Jewish protester Paul Kessler was extensive, with authorities examining 600 pieces of evidence and speaking to 60 witnesses. District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said at a news conference that the investigation was complicated and ultimately led to the two felony charges of involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury.
The incident occurred during a dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rally this month in California. Nasarenko said that the investigation was conducted without pre-commitment to any specific outcome or criminal culpability.
Alnaji is currently being held in Ventura County jail on $500,000 bail. He is scheduled to appear in court on June 28th. If convicted, he faces up to 11 years in prison.
The death of Paul Kessler has sparked outrage in the local community, with many calling for justice. The Ventura County District Attorney’s Office has promised to continue to investigate the incident and to seek justice for Kessler and his family.
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