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California Court Sentences Jordanian Immigrant to One Year for Killing Jewish Protester
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First reported by Ynet · Jul 1, 2026
What happened
Loay Alnaji was sentenced to one year in county jail for the manslaughter of Paul Kessler, a Jewish protester killed during a clash in California in November 2023, sparking criticism over the light sentence.
- 01Loay Alnaji sentenced to one year jail for manslaughter of Jewish protester Paul Kessler.
- 02Kessler died after being hit with a megaphone during a pro-Israel vs. pro-Palestinian clash in November 2023.
- 03Prosecutors sought a longer state prison sentence but court imposed one year county jail term.
- 04Alnaji also received two years probation following his May guilty plea.
- 05Anti-Semitism groups criticized the sentence as too lenient amid rising anti-Jewish violence.
- 06The case reflects heightened tensions in California after the October 7 Hamas attack.
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Full coverage · 4 outlets
The same event, reported separately by each newsroom. Open a few to compare what each emphasizes — and what they leave out.
Now 14Right · HebrewJul 2, 2026
California Court Sentences Jordanian Immigrant to One Year for Killing Jewish Protester
Kikar HaShabbatRight · HebrewJul 1, 2026
California Judge Sentences Pro-Palestinian Attacker to One Year for Killing Jewish Man with Megaphone
YnetCenter · HebrewJul 1, 2026
California Professor Sentenced to One Year for Killing Jewish Protester in LA Clash
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