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Attempted-Murder Charge Dropped After Santos Salazar Release

8/18/2026

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Santos Salazar was released Monday after the District Attorney’s Office rejected the attempted-murder charge.
He was booked Thursday on $1 million bail after LAPD responded to a domestic-violence call at his home.
Attorney Nicholas Rosenberg called the booking “grossly overcharged,” cited lack of intent to kill, and urged dismissal.
Fiancée Brianna Olsen brought their one-month-old son to the courthouse, denied seeking a restraining order, and said she wants Salazar home.

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Santos Salazar was released Monday after the District Attorney’s Office rejected the attempted-murder charge.
He was booked Thursday on $1 million bail after LAPD responded to a domestic-violence call at his home.
Attorney Nicholas Rosenberg called the booking “grossly overcharged,” cited lack of intent to kill, and urged dismissal.
Fiancée Brianna Olsen brought their one-month-old son to the courthouse, denied seeking a restraining order, and said she wants Salazar home.