Cal State Professor Jonathan Caravello was indicted by a federal grand jury for allegedly throwing a tear gas canister at federal agents, facing up to 20 years in prison for the violation of 18 USC 111. Caravello is scheduled for a court appearance tomorrow. The indictment follows an incident where he was arrested, countering claims that he was "kidnapped" by federal agents, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office. Professor Caravello's arrest occurred for his alleged actions of "throwing a tear gas canister at law enforcement," as stated by the U.S. Attorney's Office in a statement released yesterday. The specific charges brought against him are a violation of 18 USC 111, which pertains to assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees. In separate news, a fatal apartment fire occurred at 221 East 122nd Street in Harlem on Wednesday evening. One civilian was killed in the blaze. Emergency medical teams reported two other injuries: one civilian in critical condition and one firefighter sustained minor injuries.
