Associated Press: DOJ went after protesters for felony assault, but juries, judges were unconvinced, AP analysis finds
The Associated Press found that the U.S. Justice Department failed to secure convictions against most of the 102 protesters arrested last year on charges of assaulting federal authorities — far below the norm in federal assault prosecutions.
"All of the dozen cases that made it to trial, mostly in Los Angeles, ended in acquittal, mistrial or dismissal. Experts say that’s surprising for a department known for its ability to win at trial. The last three felony assault cases, in LA and Portland, will go to trial this fall."
