But, after criticism from Mayor Karen Bass and others, the district attorney downgraded the counts to misdemeanors with a diversion agreement that will probably allow Flores to avoid any time behind bars.
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Los Angeles Times,
Los Angeles Times,
4 Sep. 2026
He was also charged with battery resulting in bodily injury, unauthorized entry of a motor vehicle and public intoxication -- all misdemeanors.
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