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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedSeptember 12, 2026Miami-Dade County

AP analysis finds DOJ failed to secure felony convictions against most protesters arrested for federal assault

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The U.S. Justice Department failed to secure felony convictions against the majority of 102 protesters arrested across four major cities last year for allegedly assaulting federal authorities. This conviction rate falls significantly below the norm for federal assault prosecutions.

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Why It Matters

It reveals a marked disparity between federal arrests for assaulting authorities during protests and actual conviction outcomes in court for the individuals involved.

Key Facts

  • The U.S. Justice Department arrested 102 protesters in four major cities last year.
  • Protesters were charged with felony assault against federal authorities.
  • Juries and judges were unconvinced in the majority of these cases, resulting in a failure to secure felony convictions.
  • The conviction rate achieved in these protest-related cases is far below the norm for federal assault prosecutions.

Who's Mentioned

OrganizationU.S. Justice Department“Attempted to prosecute protesters for felony assault.”locationLOS ANGELES“Dateline of the news article.”OrganizationAP“Conducted the analysis of the prosecution outcomes.”