Woman who tore down Hart Park flag granted mental health diversion

BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A woman who ripped down the U.S. flag at Hart Park — claiming it was on Mexican land — was granted entry Thursday to a mental health diversion program, according to the District Attorney’s Office.

The criminal case against Crystal Aguilar will be dismissed if she completes all terms of the program.

Aguilar, 25, faced a felony count of resisting arrest, two misdemeanor counts of resisting arrest, vandalism and battery on a peace officer…

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