Suspect in Death of Jewish Protester in Thousand Oaks to Stand Trial

Published on May 15, 2024

A Ventura County judge has determined there is enough evidence to hold a trial for the man suspected of causing the death of another man who was pro-Israel during a pro-Palestinian protest in Thousand Oaks, California, last year. Police arrested Loay Abdel Fattah Alnaji, 50, of Moorpark in December. He faces one felony count of involuntary manslaughter in the death of Paul Kessler, 69, a Jewish man who was killed as a result of an altercation Nov. 5 during the protest. Ventura County Superior Court Judge Ryan Wright made the decision May 15 after a two-day preliminary hearing, according to District Attorney Erik Nasarenko. Mr. Alnaji is accused of engaging in a physical confrontation with Mr. Kessler during the incident while both were protesting on the corner of Thousand Oaks and Westlake boulevards....

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