Man Sentenced for Attacking Police in LA Protest | Bakersfield News

A 23-year-old protester from Lincoln Heights, Yachua Mauricio Flores, just got 37 months in federal prison for hurling rocks, scooters, and burning debris at cops during a downtown L.A. protest — including pouring lighter fluid on a CHP vehicle to make flames bigger — all while knowing officers were below. His plea admits he endangered lives, and prosecutors made clear violent attacks on law enforcement won’t be tolerated — even as other protesters’ cases are dropped amid broader immigration sweeps. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ab463631ad6227da