A witness to the altercation between Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León and a community activist at a Christmas tree lighting in Lincoln Heights told reporters it began under circumstances that caused some children at the event to "cry and scream."
Among the couple dozen protesters who showed up outside Los Angeles City Councilman Kevin de León's El Sereno offices Thursday was Melina Abdullah, his former teacher.
Demands from community members and LA officials continue to grow demanding councilmen Kevin de León and Gil Cedillo resign over racist comments made during a meeting last year.