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Loay Alnaji Pleads Guilty in Paul Kessler’s 2023 Death as Judge Signals Probation

A likely probation term now looms as prosecutors push for prison.

Overview

  • Alnaji, who changed his plea Tuesday, admitted involuntary manslaughter and battery with special allegations for using a weapon and targeting a vulnerable victim.
  • The judge indicated a likely term of formal probation with up to one year in jail at a June 25 sentencing.
  • District Attorney Erik Nasarenko opposes probation and is urging a prison sentence.
  • Prosecutors say Alnaji struck 69-year-old Paul Kessler with a megaphone during dueling rallies, and the medical examiner linked the blow and fall to fatal head trauma.
  • Alnaji remains free on $50,000 bail after calling 9-1-1 at the scene and cooperating with investigators.