Prosecutors detailed an identical attack in the complaint. White faces charges of conspiracy, assault with a deadly weapon, use of tear gas not in self-defense and animal cruelty.Ī Los Angeles-based videographer captured a nearly two-minute-long attack by counterprotesters involving the use of pepper spray, a wooden folding chair thrown through the air, sticks, punches and kicks. Prosecutors allege that act was committed by Jeremy Jonathan White, 39, one of the defendants who remained jailed Monday in lieu of $200,000 bail. Several of the attacks detailed in the complaint appear to match incidents that were recorded and shared online, such as a video of an anti-fascist counterprotester pepper spraying a dog and its owner. San Diego police declared an unlawful gathering but later allowed Trump supporters to march Pro-Trump and anti-fascist protesters clash in Pacific Beach 6 insurrection at the Capitol in Washington, D.C. Demonstrators at that rally held signs and flags adorned with “Stop the Steal,” “Trump 2020' and other similar messages just days after the Jan. 9 on the streets and boardwalk near Crystal Pier. They’re accused of using pepper spray, small flag poles, sticks and other items to attack the pro-Trump crowd Jan. 2 social media post that called for a counterprotest against the pro-Trump rally, “in essence agreeing to take part in the ‘direct action.’ Others agreed by showing up in Pacific Beach on January 9th, 2021 and participating in the violence” detailed in the complaint, prosecutors alleged.

The Center for Strategic and International Studies describes “Antifa” as a “decentralized network of far-left militants who oppose what they believe are fascist, racist, or otherwise right-wing extremists” and whose adherents “frequently blend anarchist and communist views.” Anti-fascists typically don’t shy away from clashes, instead using what they call “ direct action” to confront the systems, groups and individuals they view as their political enemies.Īccording to a criminal complaint, the defendants charged Monday began their criminal conspiracy “by liking and sharing” a Jan.

The case is believed to be one of the first to use conspiracy charges - in this case conspiracy to commit riot - to target alleged members of “Antifa,” a term often used to describe the anti-fascist movement.

Police officials said they made 8 arrests Thursday and an additional arrest warrant was issued they face conspiracy and other charges SDPD arrests anti-fascists who clashed with pro-Trump group at January ‘Patriot March’

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