"This evening a staff member, volunteer, and I were violently and physically assaulted by self-proclaimed activists at a community holiday event to the dismay of a multitude of families and children who were there to celebrate a Christmas tree lighting and to receive toys and food," the councilmember said in a statement.
A post on Twitter alleged to show de León assaulting a local organizer. However, de León and his camp disputed this claim. According to de León's spokesperson, the councilman was on stage at about 6:30 p.m. when a group of 5 to 6 people approached him. The group rushed de León as he tried to exit off the stage with a woman and her infant. At this point, one of the people in the group headbutted de León which caused an altercation between the two men. The Los Angeles Police Department confirmed they responded to the location of the event after receiving a report of a"large group fight.
I hate Kevin De Leon, but the self-proclaimed activist is going to be found at fault here. You can't forcefully press your body against somebody else's not letting them continue their way simply because you have your hands up in the air and clean you were not assaulting Kevin.
Anyone defending De Leon, must see their optometrist fast for adjustment. Reid was indeed in his face d/t crowded small space.Too close for comfort for an already frustrated De Leon. Whether Reid being black helped blow his gasket quicker is a foot note.
It's a sad day when people infringe their rights upon other people and bystanders simply watch. Idk the individuals involved. Interesting to note no police. I tend to believe the event was staged to promote hate. There is no kindness or compassion at all. Think about it.
Mr. Reedy was blocking him from leaving and busts through other door to get in kevins face, not sure what he expected but I would have put him down too. But somehow Mr. Reedy is the victim, if he didnt bust through the door and get in kevins face this wouldn't have happened
Completely racist person and he needs to quit...
How long until they find a way to make Reedy displayed as a “trump supporter or Republican?”
kendrick38 Well these descriptions of the event by both de León and the city council are straight up gaslighting bullshit. We can see what happened with our own eyes and it exactly is as described by the 'activists'. This dude is such a disgrace and should have resigned long ago.
resignkevin
This De Leon dude pretty much pissed everyone off in cali… first pissed off cali gun owner with ghost gun in early 14. Then pissed off Asians in Dec 14 for drafting SCA 5. Now he pissed off black peoples. Why in the world he still has a damn job
▪️KDL tried to walk away the entire time. ▪️The thug kept physically pushing KDL and his staff. ▪️Press assault charges against the thug.
This dude has to split his administration has become toxic and now violent he's just not good for the people anymore pleaseleave
Oh I see. The protestor was black. We all know how KDL feels about that.
Not at all shocking that Marxist 'Ghost Gun' De Leon wants to remove our 1A rights as much as he wants to remove our 2A rights, and will get violent along the way. Looking forward to him getting physical with the wrong protestor.
how can KDL be the recipient of a 'headbutt' when his head was CLEARLY moving forward toward the protester!?
The protestor 100% deserved it. Got in his face and blocked his path. I'm starting to like De Leon.
kdeleon Is a lying psycho piece of crap racist bigot homophobic jerk that needs to be removed. why the hell he is still around is beyond me!
CBS is officially a propaganda outlet
Here’s the head butt
He should
You weren’t attack you DID however attack someone whose calling you out on your BS. Pinche vato culero
what an absolute punk - making his disgrace even more permanent
Resign kdeleon
No violence should take place anywhere and against anyone but Keven, people are mad at you and you don’t resign. I mean, you’re a politician and politicians are or should be for the people. Do yourself a favor, resign and stop making your salary from our tax money.
Lock KDL up he is a violent thug
As reporters it is your obligation to watch the video
KdL (documented racist & criminal): Polly wants a cracker CBSLA (alleged jounalists): Polly wants a cracker
Watch
We have THOUSANDS upon THOUSANDS of people who want U to resign so resign already, including your fellow counsel members. STOP acting like a victim of the mess U and your mouth created. Speaking of charges U should be arrested for stealing money from the city of LA 4 not working
You maybe wanna try some actual journalism? Or just content to be a mouth piece for a racist abuser
Fire him already
Did you folks watch the full video? His claim of being attacked sounds ridiculous.
Resign
The full video shows kdeleon is lying AGAIN
Wrong again corporate broadcasting 💩 👇
Y'all must be embarrassed still falling for this shit.
'They edited the video by not editing the video, and that unedited video is just what they want you to believe, that I flew off the handle, yet again.'
HERE’S THE FULL VIDEO OF KEVIN ASSUALTING A BLACK MAN.
Press charges against who? Himself? KDL is the aggressor and the racist. Stop excusing this man!
Good thing he has mainstream media to help promote his propaganda. Now what about his racism?
There was hundreds of people there? Where’s the full video?
Blah blah blah
Reported for false news. You're blatantly publishing false charges against a private citizen. Video evidence clearly shows KDL as the attacker, and you've made no attempts to verify truth before releasing a statement that brings harm to the community you are supposed to serve.
Cbs confirmed for racist
A known racist says what? He needs to resign.
You should’ve been gone by know kdeleon. RESIGN
Take a shot for every 'you know '
Lol, you mean when KEVIN assaulted someone? We've seen the video, CBS bootlickers.
Why do you elevate KDL's side of the story? In the video of the assault you can clearly see even his own staff trying to hold him back. And what about his history of getting physical with people? Not relevant?
Girl that’s not what the video says!
Hes the attacker. Establishment democrats are violent af right wingers
Garbage like this is why LA and California are banana republics. No one should be surprised. They have successfully made us into where they came from.
there is video of him attacking a protestor
I'm old enough to remember when the press would actually verify a claim before blasting it out to the public
That's funny because the video I saw showed that KDL was the attacker
There are probably security cameras at Lincoln Park
KDL is a lying scumbag, trying to play victim when he's the one on video attacking someone, and it's not even the first time he's been caught on video attacking a member of the public.
Fvck him and fvck you for carrying his water
What a clown! 🤣🤣🤣
Him and Scott_Wiener are a match in heaven. They are both losers .
The video, clearly, shows Kevin de León as the attacker.
Come on, we’ve all seen the video evidence. KDL was the aggressor. If charges are being pressed, they need to be pressed against him.
I hope he does, the attack Asian freely, they must not attack our community as well.
Whoever got assaulted by this freak better jump quickly and press charges before this mfr does it
I don’t see any swelling or blood on his forehead At least some redness Where’s the lady who got the elbow Does she have any Proof Kevin I’ve seen numerous videos of KDL laying hands on people though. RESIGNKDL
He was the aggressor in the video I saw
KDL is a Disgrace.
As he should. The far left element is out of control. Kevin is being attacked and need the Latino support. The real Latinos and not the far left socialist. Which we hate.
The guy should press charges on him but Kevin knows this so he rushes to press charges first …. Wants a he said / she said scenario … nah
He’s losing it naturally but well he earned the stress - he is a proven racist and when he’s moving his lips on camera it’s his fakeness
The only witness I need is video and the fact that all this man does is LIE.
Who needs witnesses when it was all recorded? The editing of the video could be easily cleared, I’m sure the establishment has a security camera which could validate the footage that is being circulated. KDL should not be given special treatment over a low income housing tenant.
He is being treated very soft by the MSM
Kevin needs to stop putting his hands on people. RESIGNKDL
Liar and a racist 🤥If words bother him, imagine how triggered the hundred of thousands of Angelenos feel about his remarks.
Resign 🤡
Why haven’t you posted the video?
Desperate politician unabashedly lying on camera. ResignKDL
How embarrassing. kdeleon resign.
Resign, apologize, get into anger management therapy, seek mental health help, including likely chemical imbalances in your brain, admit and address whatever issues you have with people who look different than you.
Kevin appears to have attacked a resident.
KDL lost the moral high ground a while back. He has some nerve making lies about AxumSelassie when there is literally video of him assaulting him! ResignKDL
Can you losers stop publishing verbatim statements by the establishment? This is fake and ignores and contradicts the majority of on-the-ground accounts of what actually happened. It makes your outlet look biased & dishonest to just publish his word without any investigative work
Fake and dishonest!
Yesterday this Black Activist AxumSelassie has been assaulted by Kdeleoncd14 before. He is disciplined enough to not touch anyone and cause a fight. Shame on Kevin for boldly lying yet again. All while falling further from grace after his racist leaks.
Yup...sure looks like Mr. De Leon was 'defending' himself here...yup....100% clear cut case right there.
Is he referring to his attack on a constituent earlier today? Because there's video, you know.
What a lying sack of feces. There's video showing his henchmen attacking an innocent man. De Leon is a total disgrace
That's not what happened. He needs to be arrested and resign.
Anyone have the whole video?
Arrest Kevin. Destroy his pathetic career. Do it tomorrow.
kdeleon is a disgrace. He doesn't have the balls to file charges or sue. But it'd be fun to see the 'evidence' and who is the actual perp. ResignKevin
🤔
He says there’s tens of witnesses. Can you get a comment or statement from any of them as well please?
The paid out of shape antagonist was no match for KDL. Have the antagonist arrested.
'By the time LAPD had arrived, everyone had gone.'
oh?
The video show Kevin de León as the attacker.
No mention of the fact that 3 of the Councilmembers also walked out, refusing to sit with him? This man needs to resign
So these anti-violence statements only apply to others? How convenient! Funny how this isn't the first time he's put hands on people. He has a reputation for getting violent with people. Plenty of videos are out there! So those aren't his fault either?
CBS says they may do some actual journalism,in the meantime here's a camera in front of a politician's face spewing verifiably false information that won't get checked
What a dirtbag
No, he was attacked. Proper headline pls
Oh please. He has a reputation for putting hands on people.
How was kdeleon involved let’s look at the footage
Come on now
There's video of De Leon attacking
Who cares?
He’s lying. ResignKDL
Of course. Be his stenographer
Chicano hipsters wanting De Leon out and having black/white overlords while LA is 50 percent Latino.
Did you get a statement from BOTH sides?
Carrying water for a known racist already under fire for possible corruption? I'm sure you worked just as hard to get a statement from Reedy, right?
Cool!
'Kevin's gonna stay and fight for the community, you'll NEVER get him off the Council'
wow almost like he should've just stayed his whole self home
Mr Ghost gun himself. 😂
Is Jason Reedy going to file a police report or he doesn’t believe in cops?
Check my retweet for vid
kdeleon why you always lyin
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