Tesla Driver Charged With Running Into 69-Year-Old 'No Kings' Protester in SF | KQED
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During the No Kings protest in San Francisco on June 14, 2025, a driver, Hauwei Lien, was charged after allegedly injuring a 69-year-old protester. The incident occurred when Lien accelerated towards a protester attempting to stop him, resulting in severe injuries for the victim, including a gash on his forehead and broken toes. Prosecutors filed charges including assault with a deadly weapon and elder abuse. Lien has pleaded not guilty and poses a public safety risk, leading to his detention until the trial, which is set for next week.
District Attorney Brooke Jenkins confirmed that a man has been charged with multiple felonies after recklessly injuring a protester during the No Kings march in San Francisco.
Liens' actions during the protest are under scrutiny as he faces grave charges, including assault with a deadly weapon after allegedly injuring a 69-year-old man with his vehicle.
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