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 Ventura County District Attorney's Office conducted an extensive investigation into the incident, examining 600 pieces of evidence and speaking to 60 witnesses. If convicted, Alnaji faces up to 11 years in prison.
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Yesterday, U.S. President Joe Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping met in Woodside, California for a summit, the first time the two leaders had spoken in a year. The two sides discussed a number of topics, including plans to reduce the transport of fentanyl and the resumption of direct military talks. Despite remaining far apart on some key issues, the summit was seen as a positive step forward in the relationship between the U.S. and China, with Biden giving a thumbs up in response to shouted questions by reporters.
The Ventura County Sheriff's Office have arrested Loay Alnaji, 50, in connection to the death of 69-year-old pro-Israel protester Paul Kessler. Kessler was allegedly struck in the head by a megaphone wielded by a pro-Palestinian protester during a pro-Israel gathering in Thousand Oaks, California, and died the following day. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles expressed their condolences for Kessler's family and friends and the Sheriff's Office is asking anyone with information to contact Detective Sergeant John Franchi.
Jimmy Kimmel will return as host of the Oscars for the fourth time, with his wife Molly McNearney returning for a second consecutive year as executive producer. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences expressed their excitement for Kimmel and McNearney's return, and Kimmel said he was thrilled to be hosting the show for the fourth and most likely final time. McNearney also expressed her excitement to be working with Kimmel again. The Oscars will take place on March 12, 2023 in Hollywood, California.
A massive fire broke out in Los Angeles over the weekend, damaging 100 support columns and closing a vital section of the Interstate 10 freeway. California Governor Gavin Newsom said the freeway could be reopened in three to five weeks, and authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire. The California Department of Transportation is working to repair the damage and reopen the freeway as soon as possible.
Witnesses reported that Kessler was involved in a physical altercation with counter-protestors at a pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rally in Thousand Oaks, California. Deputies found Kessler conscious and responsive with injuries consistent with a fall, and he was taken to the hospital where he later died. The Sheriff's Office has declined to identify the suspect or classify the incident as a hate crime, but they are continuing to investigate and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
Actor Evan Ellingson, best known for his roles in films such as “My Sister’s Keeper” and “CSI: Miami,” has passed away at the age of 35. Ellingson began his acting career at the age of 13 and was found dead in the bedroom of a home in Fontana, California. His father, Michael Ellingson, revealed that his son had struggled with substance misuse in the past. Ellingson’s death has been met with an outpouring of grief from fans and colleagues, with his family asking for privacy at this difficult time.
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has accused President Joe Biden of supporting "the genocide of the Palestinian people" in a video posted Friday, sparking debate over the Biden administration's stance on the conflict in Gaza. Hassan Abdel Salam, a human rights professor based in Minneapolis, has expressed concern about the White House's messaging and has decided to not vote for Biden and encourage others to do the same. It remains to be seen how the Biden campaign will respond to the accusations and how the White House will address the ongoing conflict.