DOJ Charges 2 LA Rioters for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Officers

One of them was identified as an illegal immigrant from Mexico.
DOJ Charges 2 LA Rioters for Throwing Molotov Cocktails at Officers
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Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
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Two accused rioters were arrested for throwing Molotov cocktails at officers during unrest in Los Angeles over the past weekend, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced on June 11.

Emiliano Galvez and Wrackkie Quiogue face federal charges of possession of an unregistered destructive device, which carries a statutory maximum sentence of 10 years in federal prison, the DOJ said in a statement.
Jack Phillips
Jack Phillips
Breaking News Reporter
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