Felony Charges Dropped for Man in UCLA Encampment Attack After Diversion Deal
Felony Charges Dropped for Man in UCLA Encampment Attack After Diversion Deal

Felony Charges Dropped for Man in UCLA Encampment Attack After Diversion Deal

The only person charged with a felony in connection with last year’s violent attack on a pro-Palestinian encampment at UCLA has been given a plea deal to attend a diversion program that could allow him to avoid jail time and have the charges dismissed.
Malachi Marlan-Librett, 28, was accused of assault with a deadly weapon, battery, and committing a hate crime stemming from two separate incidents on the UCLA campus in April and May 2024, according to court documents. Under a plea deal entered on July 7, Marlan-Librett must complete 90 hours of therapy and anti-bias education. If he complies with the terms, all charges will be dropped.
Livestreamer William Gude, aka Film the Police, has pointed out that Marlan-Librett “singled out” Black people as the targets for his assaults.
Sweetheart deal for the “chosen.” “Justice” for the rest of us.