FBI arrests suspect behind ‘Bionic Shield’ masks in LA riots – Washington Examiner
The FBI has arrested Alejandro Theodoro Orellana, suspected of distributing face shields to protesters during anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles. Authorities captured video of him giving away UVEX Bionic Shield masks from the back of a black truck, aimed to protect participants in the unrest. U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli announced Orellana’s arrest for conspiracy to commit civil disorder, emphasizing efforts to identify others involved in organizing the protests. The operation also includes charges against other participants, some armed with Molotov cocktails. FBI Director Kash Patel revealed an investigation into the financial backers of these groups is underway.
FBI arrests suspect behind ‘Bionic Shield’ masks in LA riots
The FBI has arrested the person it suspects of giving away face shields to protesters during the anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles.
Video captured a man, identified by authorities as Alejandro Theodoro Orellana, handing out UVEX Bionic Shield masks to protesters similar to those worn by law enforcement. A black truck parked in the middle of the street before several people passed out the brand new masks from the truck bed. The driver at the time wore a bandana to cover their face.
Bill Essayli, the U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, announced Orellana’s arrest Thursday, along with photos of him being arrested. Orellana’s arrest was also lauded by White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
“Alejandro Theodoro Orellana was arrested this morning by @FBILosAngeles on an allegation of Conspiracy to Commit Civil Disorders (18 USC 371) for distributing face shields to suspected rioters on Tuesday,” Essayli wrote on X. “We are moving quickly to identify and arrest those involved in organizing and/or supporting civil disorder in Los Angeles.”
“He chose poorly,” FBI Deputy Director Dan Bongino said of Orellana. “Choose wisely.”
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Essayli has not shied away from charging other protesters, including those armed with Molotov cocktails, who are now facing charges of possession of an unregistered destructive device. This charge carries a maximum prison sentence of 10 years according to Essayli. One of the suspects was revealed to be a Mexican national.
FBI Director Kash Patel announced earlier this week that his agency would conduct an investigation into who was financially responsible for the groups behind the violent protests.
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