College Professor Arrested in Connection with Death of Jewish Demonstrator in Thousand Oaks A 50-year-old college professor from Moorpark has been arrested and charged with two felony counts in connection with the death of Paul Kessler, a 69-year-old Jewish man, after an alleged altercation in Thousand Oaks. Loay Abdelfattah Alnaji, who teaches computer science at Moorpark College, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and battery causing serious bodily injury. The charges come with special allegations that Alnaji personally inflicted great bodily injury. He is currently being held in the Ventura County Main Jail with a bail set at $1 million. The incident occurred during dueling protests at the intersection of Westlake and Thousand Oaks boulevards on November 5th. Kessler suffered a severe head injury during the altercation and was later pronounced dead at the hospital. The Jewish Federation of Los Angeles initially reported that Kessler was struck in the head by a megaphone wielded by a pro-Palestinian protestor. However, investigators have stated that there are conflicting reports about what exactly happened. The arrest of Alnaji follows an extensive investigation by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department. While hate crime was initially considered as a possibility, authorities did not have enough evidence at the time to determine if a crime had been committed. It remains unclear what new evidence has emerged to lead to the arrest. In response to the arrest, the Jewish Federation of Los Angeles released a statement expressing gratitude for the swift work of law enforcement. The statement also emphasized that violence towards the Jewish community will not be tolerated and that they will continue to monitor the case to ensure justice is served. Moorpark College has placed Alnaji on administrative leave, and the Ventura County Community College District has issued a statement affirming their commitment to cooperate fully with law enforcement. They also assured their college communities that necessary support and resources will be provided during this challenging period. As investigators continue to gather information, they are urging anyone with video footage of the incident to come forward and submit it through the provided website. By working together and providing crucial evidence, the community can assist in the ongoing investigation and help ensure that justice is served for Paul Kessler and his family. Tag: Criminal Law Image suggestion: Arrows pointing to justice Meta description: A college professor has been charged in the death of a Jewish demonstrator. The arrest highlights the importance of combating violence against the Jewish community.