OAN’s Sani Unutoa
1:50 PM – Wednesday, April 24, 2024
A man in Los Angeles is facing felony charges in connection with breaking into Mayor Karen Bass’s home.
L.A. Country District Attorney George Gascon charged 29-year-old Ephraim Hunter on Tuesday with felony burglary and vandalism.
Hunter allegedly broke into Bass’s home on Sunday by shattering a glass door. The mayor and her family were inside at the time of the break in. They were left unharmed.
Hunter allegedly left blood-stains in the home and caused $5,000 to $10,000 in damage.
Gascon claims that Hunter was targeting the mayor.
Hunter has a criminal background, which includes serving seven years in prison for a 2015 attack.
He pleaded not guilty at his arraignment on Tuesday. He is being held on $100,000 bail.
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