Megaphone Strike Leads to Jail Time | San Jose News

A professor sentenced to a year in county jail for striking a 69-year-old protester with a megaphone, causing his fatal fall during a volatile November clash in Thousand Oaks. The case, fueled by national tensions over the Israel-Hamas war, saw Alnaji plead guilty to involuntary manslaughter and felony battery, avoiding state prison in exchange for community-focused rehabilitation. Kessler’s grieving family mourned the loss of a beloved husband and pillar of the community, while Alnaji’s attorney framed his decision as a plea for peace and family protection. 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/622fe75208da1e94