Overview
- The couple say a crew posing as CNN confronted them on Santa Monica Boulevard with homophobic questions, and David Miller-Robinson then struck influencer Ryley Niemi.
- Deputies booked Miller-Robinson on suspicion of misdemeanor battery and felony vandalism linked to an alleged $2,500 camera, a claim the couple disputes.
- Videos posted by Niemi show the punch but do not clearly show damaged equipment, which is central to whether the vandalism allegation can stand.
- Donations to Anthony Vulin’s GoFundMe for legal fees have grown to about $97,000, while a separate fundraiser for Niemi has drawn under $2,000.
- Authorities raised a possible hate-crime angle early in the inquiry, and under California law vandalism can be charged as a felony when alleged damage exceeds $400, so the absence of visible harm in the clips could shape charging decisions.