What was the sentence for possessing a Molotov cocktail in Los Angeles?

A 28-year-old man was sentenced to 30 months in federal prison for possessing a Molotov cocktail during a protest.

When did the anti-immigration protest involving a Molotov cocktail occur?

The protest where a Molotov cocktail was possessed occurred on June 8, 2025, in downtown Los Angeles.

What is the maximum penalty for possessing a destructive device like a Molotov cocktail?

Possessing a Molotov cocktail or another destructive device is punishable by up to 10 years in federal prison.

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Molotov Cocktail Possession Leads to Prison Time

7 May

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Man sentenced to 30 months for possessing Molotov cocktail.
Incident occurred during anti-immigration protest in downtown LA.
Possession of destructive device carries up to 10 years prison.

Molotov Cocktail Possession Leads to Prison Time

A 28-year-old man from Long Beach received a 30-month federal prison sentence on Wednesday. The conviction stems from his possession of a Molotov cocktail during an anti-immigration enforcement protest in downtown Los Angeles on June 8, 2025. Wrackkie Quiogue pleaded guilty to one count of possessing an unregistered destructive device and has been in federal custody since June 2025.

Protests had erupted in early June 2025 following federal immigration enforcement operations in the Los Angeles area. During a demonstration on June 8, 2025, in the Civic Center, law enforcement reported rocks and bottles being thrown. An officer observed Quiogue with a Molotov cocktail and, upon approach, saw him discard the unlit device as he fled. Quiogue was apprehended holding a lighter, according to a Department of Justice release.

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