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Judge Frees Murder Suspects, DA Warns of Public Danger

11/19/2025

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A California judge released murder suspects Agustin Sandoval and Vicente Aguilera-Chavez without bail in a 2017 gang-related shooting that killed 21-year-old Edu Veliz-Salgado.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen criticized the decision as dangerous to public safety.
Rosen cited Aguilera-Chavez's violent past and gang membership.
Defense attorneys argued their clients did not pose a risk due to lack of recent criminal activity.
The DA's office attempted to persuade the judge to reconsider.

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A California judge released murder suspects Agustin Sandoval and Vicente Aguilera-Chavez without bail in a 2017 gang-related shooting that killed 21-year-old Edu Veliz-Salgado.
District Attorney Jeff Rosen criticized the decision as dangerous to public safety.
Rosen cited Aguilera-Chavez's violent past and gang membership.
Defense attorneys argued their clients did not pose a risk due to lack of recent criminal activity.
The DA's office attempted to persuade the judge to reconsider.