Local News in Brief : Racism Protester Denies Assault Charge
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A member of a left-wing Los Angeles political organization pleaded not guilty this week to a misdemeanor charge of assault that allegedly occurred during a near-riot in Glendale prompted by a white supremacist meeting.
Jose Hernandez, 33, of Los Angeles entered his plea before Glendale Municipal Judge Barbara Burke.
Hernandez was arrested after allegedly throwing a soda can outside the Glendale Holiday Inn during a Nov. 22 demonstration against avowed white supremacist and convicted church bomber J.B. Stoner.
Hernandez is a member of the Los Angeles-based International Committee Against Racism.
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