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DOJ: 54-Year-Old Man Threw Molotov Cocktails at L.A. ICE Building, ‘Wanted to Blow Up’ Facility ‘to Send a Political Message’
Breitbart ^ | December 3, 2025 | Hannah Knudsen

Posted on 12/03/2025 7:39:05 PM PST by Morgana

Authorities have released of the name of the suspect accused of throwing Molotov cocktails into a federal building, adding that they believe he was “motivated by anti-immigration enforcement sentiment.”

The incident occurred on Monday, with the suspect identified as 54-year-old Jose Francisco Jovel. Authorities have released images showing the moment Jovel allegedly carried out his act.

Bill Essayli, First Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, said in a statement that the building he targeted “houses our U.S. Attorney’s Office, ICE, and is where illegal immigrants are processed.”

“Jovel was targeting our immigration enforcement operations and wanted to send a political message,” he said.

“Thankfully, the devices did not ignite and no one was injured. Jovel was immediately arrested. Federal officers seized Jovel’s belongings and discovered five other Molotov cocktails,” Essayli, said, adding that Jovel is charged with “attempted malicious damage of federal property, and faces a mandatory minimum sentence of five years in federal prison and up to 20 years’ imprisonment. This is an ongoing investigation and we’ll be looking at adding additional charges.”

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Considering his name I wonder if this retard can be deported?
1 posted on 12/03/2025 7:39:05 PM PST by Morgana
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To: Morgana

Here’s hoping.


2 posted on 12/03/2025 7:40:00 PM PST by No name given ( Anonymous is who you’ll know me as )
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To: Morgana

and the message is...

“ANYONE DOING THIS WILL BE ARRESTED”


3 posted on 12/03/2025 7:41:36 PM PST by Beowulf9
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To: Beowulf9

Oh it gets better. He attacked a building where they were processing and holding illegals. He could have killed them all if it had burned down.


4 posted on 12/03/2025 7:45:04 PM PST by Morgana ( “Abortion is the ultimate exploitation of women.” — Alice Paul 🇺🇸 )
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To: Morgana

Duh. What a moron.


5 posted on 12/03/2025 7:49:45 PM PST by Keyser Soze 84
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To: Morgana
...the devices did not ignite...

Aren't Molotov cocktails supposed to be, like, on fire? Forgot his Bic?

6 posted on 12/03/2025 8:03:32 PM PST by Libloather (Why do climate change hoax deniers live in mansions on the beach?)
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To: Morgana

AFTER 25 YEARS IN PrISON


7 posted on 12/03/2025 8:49:23 PM PST by ridesthemiles (not giving up on TRUMP---EVER)
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