LOS ANGELES (AP) — A federal judge has dismissed charges against popular TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias, citing violations of constitutional rights that occurred when his legal team was repeatedly denied access to him during his immigration detention. U.S. District Judge Fernando Olguin's ruling allows the charges to be dismissed with prejudice, meaning they cannot be refiled by the government. Parias, who has gained significant attention for his live-streams documenting law enforcement activities, was indicted last month for assaulting a federal officer and other charges related to an incident last October. The U.S. Attorney’s office announced plans to evaluate the option of appealing the ruling, expressing strong disagreement with the court's interpretation of the facts. Parias is a Mexican citizen reportedly living in the U.S. illegally and has amassed over 340,000 followers on his TikTok accounts, sharing videos that often focus on immigration enforcement demonstrations, local events, and community activities.
Federal Ruling Stops Charges Against TikTok Streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias
Federal Ruling Stops Charges Against TikTok Streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias
A Los Angeles judge has dismissed criminal charges against renowned TikTok streamer Carlitos Ricardo Parias after his legal team was denied access to him during immigration detention.
Carlitos Ricardo Parias, known for live-streaming police activities on TikTok, had his criminal charges dismissed by a federal judge due to constitutional rights violations. The judge ruled that Parias's defense team was improperly denied access to him while he was detained, leading to a dismissal that prevents the government from refiling similar charges. The U.S. Attorney's office disagrees with the ruling and considers appealing.
