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Suspect in Death of Jewish Protester in Southern California to Stand Trial

Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji is accused of engaging in a physical confrontation that led to the death of Paul Kessler.
Suspect in Death of Jewish Protester in Southern California to Stand Trial
Ventura County Sheriff James Fryhoff at a Nov. 7 news conference announcing the start of a homicide investigation into the death of Paul Kessler. Jill McLaughlin/The Epoch Times
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A Ventura County judge has determined there is enough evidence to hold a trial for the man suspected of causing the death of another man who was pro-Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Thousand Oaks, California, last year.

Police arrested Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, 50, of Moorpark in December. He faces one felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler, 69, a Jewish man who was killed as a result of an altercation Nov. 5 during the protest.
Jill McLaughlin
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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.