LA man accused of throwing Molotov cocktail at federal building to be arraigned

The Brief

  • A Koreatown man faces federal charges after allegedly throwing Molotov cocktails at security officers inside a downtown L.A. federal building.
  • The attack was reportedly motivated by the suspect’s anger over federal immigration enforcement policies and a recent eviction notice.
  • The suspect remains in custody and is scheduled to be arraigned Monday; he faces up to 20 years in federal prison if convicted.

LOS ANGELES A Los Angeles man on Monday will be arraigned for allegedly attacking a federal building in downtown Los Angeles with Molotov cocktails.

What we know:

According to federal prosecutors, on Dec. 1, Jose Francisco Jovel, 54, arrived at the federal building at 300 N. Los Angeles St. on a bicycle carrying multiple shopping bags.

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