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Federal Grand Jury Indicts 2 Protesters in Assault on Federal Officers in Los Angeles

The defendants allegedly assaulted federal officers at federal buildings during a July 17 protest against immigration enforcement operations.
Federal Grand Jury Indicts 2 Protesters in Assault on Federal Officers in Los Angeles
California National Guard members stand outside the Federal Building as protests continue in response to federal immigration operations in Los Angeles on June 10, 2025. Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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A federal grand jury indicted two Los Angeles-area residents on charges related to assaults on federal officers standing guard at a federal building in downtown Los Angeles during a protest against immigration enforcement last month, authorities announced Aug 8.

Erin Petra Escobar, 34, of the Palms neighborhood of Los Angeles, was charged with one felony count of assault on a federal officer.

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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.