NewsChicago Sun-TimesJuly 2, 2026Illinois
Three men charged following attack on CBS news crew in Chicago
Three men face felony charges after allegedly attacking a CBS news crew near the Adler Planetarium on Monday afternoon. The incident involved property damage, alleged hate speech, and confrontations with law enforcement.
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Three individuals are facing criminal charges, including hate crime and assault, following an incident that disrupted a media broadcast and resulted in property damage.
Key Facts
- William Huerta (41), Rafael Salinas (29), and Jon Twist (37) have been charged in connection with an attack on a CBS news crew.
- The incident occurred Monday at approximately 4:30 p.m. near the 900 block of East Solidarity Drive.
- Jon Twist is charged with a hate crime, criminal damage to property, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
- William Huerta is charged with felony fleeing and eluding, two counts of aggravated assault of a state employee, reckless driving, and leaving the scene of a crime.
- Rafael Salinas is charged with one felony count of aggravated battery of a peace officer, one felony count of criminal damage, reckless driving, and resisting or obstructing a peace officer.
- The suspects allegedly arrived in a white tow truck.
- Jon Twist is accused of using slurs and commanding a dog to attack a 54-year-old staffer.
- Property damage included a smashed camera and a smashed windshield on a CBS news truck.
- No physical injuries were reported during the incident.
- The three suspects are scheduled to appear in court on Thursday.
Who's Mentioned
personJon Twist“37-year-old Chicago resident charged with hate crime, criminal damage, and resis”personRafael Salinas“29-year-old Chicago resident charged with aggravated battery of a peace officer ”organizationCBS“News station whose crew was attacked while preparing for a broadcast.”locationAdler Planetarium“Location near where the incident occurred.”personWilliam Huerta“41-year-old Chicago Ridge resident charged with felony fleeing and eluding, aggr”location900 block of East Solidarity Drive“Specific site of the incident.”