US EditionMan Accused of Driving Into Iran Protest Rally in L.A. Is Under Arrest
Calor Madanescht faces reckless driving charges after allegedly driving a U-Haul truck into anti-Iranian regime protesters; federal authorities are investigating possible political motives.
- On Jan. 11 in Los Angeles, a U-Haul truck reportedly drove into a crowd outside the Federal Building, and Calor Madanescht, 48, was taken into custody by the Los Angeles Police Department on suspicion of reckless driving.
- Demonstrators waved the pre-1979 Iranian flag and called for an end to the repressive regime amid nationwide demonstrations marked by a crackdown that HRANA says killed more than 600, including 505 protesters and 133 security personnel.
- Video shows LAPD officers telling the driver to turn around before the U-Haul vehicle with banner `No Shah. No Mullah` continued toward the crowd, as protesters chased, smashed windows, and attacked the driver.
- Released Monday afternoon, Calor Madanescht was freed on his own recognizance, with his next court date scheduled for Feb. 2 as California authorities consider assault charges while the FBI and LAPD Major Crimes Division investigate.
- Officers searched the truck and found nothing 'significant', two people were evaluated but declined treatment, and the Los Angeles Police Department took the driver into custody as the investigation continues.
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Man booked on reckless driving charge after U-Haul truck drives through Iran protesters in L.A.
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Man Accused of Reckless Driving After Steering U-Haul Into Iran Protest in Los Angeles
A man who drove a U-Haul truck into a group of people gathered in Los Angeles to protest the Iranian regime was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and has been released from custody on zero bail. Calor Madanescht, 48, was released on his own recognizance just after 2 p.m. on Jan. 12 and faces a misdemeanor charge, according to Los Angeles County inmate records. He is scheduled for a court appearance on Feb. 2, according to the county. Los…
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man accused of driving an U-Haul truck towards a demonstration in Los Angeles in support of protests in Iran was released after he was arrested on suspicion of reckless driving and has not yet been formally charged, authorities said on Monday. Police initially said that a person was beaten by the truck during the Sunday protest, but on Monday reported that no one was run over. Two people refused treatmen…
Police mull assault charges for U-Haul driver who plowed into protesters
California authorities are considering bringing assault charges against a U-Haul truck driver who allegedly plowed into a crowd of people protesting the Iranian regime in Los Angeles on Sunday. The suspect was arrested at the scene for reckless driving, the Los Angeles Police Department said on Monday. However, he could face additional, more serious charges if deemed fit by investigators. The alleged attacker was identified as 48-year-old Calor …
Man accused of driving into Iran protest rally in L.A. is under arrest
A man accused of driving a U-Haul truck into a crowd in L.A. over the weekend as they demonstrated in support of the protests sweeping Iran was in police custody Monday and authorities said they are considering an assault charge.
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