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Professor Indicted for Assaulting Agents During Marijuana Raid

9/7/2025

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Jonathan Caravello, a professor at California State University Channel Islands, faces indictment for assaulting federal agents during a marijuana farm raid.
He allegedly threw a tear gas canister at agents and could face up to 20 years in prison.
The raid occurred on July 10 amid protests, where demonstrators reportedly threw rocks at law enforcement.
CSUCI claims Caravello was peacefully protesting and is advocating for his release.
The raids led to 361 arrests, including 14 children, involving individuals with violent criminal backgrounds.

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Jonathan Caravello, a professor at California State University Channel Islands, faces indictment for assaulting federal agents during a marijuana farm raid.
He allegedly threw a tear gas canister at agents and could face up to 20 years in prison.
The raid occurred on July 10 amid protests, where demonstrators reportedly threw rocks at law enforcement.
CSUCI claims Caravello was peacefully protesting and is advocating for his release.
The raids led to 361 arrests, including 14 children, involving individuals with violent criminal backgrounds.