District Attorney Nathan Hochman says those responsible for violence, vandalism, and looting during recent protests will face serious legal consequences, as his office launches a full investigation into the weekend’s unrest.

LA County's DA says he will defend peaceful protests but punish those committing criminal acts::Nathan Hochman, District Attorney, Los Angeles County"The District Attorney's Office equally will fiercely protect people's rights to peacefully assemble and peacefully engage in First Amendment-protected speech.

LA County DA Nathan Hochman spoke to FOX 11 to discuss the charges filed against protesters who initiated violence at anti-ICE protests. While thousands are peacefully protesting, Hochman said only a few hundred people are using the protest as an opportunity to commit crime.

The D.A. said that when peaceful protests cross the line to criminal conduct -- including vandalism and assaulting officers -- his office will enforce the law to the fullest extent.

LA District Attorney Nathan Hochman congratulated local law enforcement for "getting a little bit better each day" at managing the riots against ICE.

LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman has warned those who engage in illegal conduct during the ongoing anti-ICE protests will be prosecuted and “punished to the full extent of the law”. “We have said this repeatedly.

Los Angeles County Dist. Atty. Nathan Hochman brought charges against several defendants accused of attacking police, robbing stores and vandalizing downtown buildings during recent anti-ICE protests.

Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan Hochman joins NewsNation as Los Angeles city leaders urged protesters to remain peaceful. The district attorney issued a warning: “You can hurl insults at whoever you want