California woman who slapped Trump supporter during 2017 rally convicted of battery

close

Video

Fox News Flash top headlines for August 17

Fox News Flash top headlines for August 17 are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com

A California woman accused of slapping a Trump supporter during a Make America Great Again rally in Orange County more than two years ago has been convicted, prosecutors said.

Jessica Aguilar, 23, of Sacramento, was found guilty Wednesday of one misdemeanor count of battery for slapping a man twice across the face during the March 25, 2017 rally at Bolsa Chica State Beach.

Prosecutors said Jessica Aguilar’s jail sentence will be dropped if she completes community service. (Orange County District Attorney’s Office)

According to The Orange County District Attorney’s Office, Aguilar was sentenced to 20 days in jail, 10 days of community service, and three years of probation. Prosecutors said Aguilar’s jail sentence will be “vacated” if she completes community service.

“The Orange County District Attorney’s Office does not condone random acts of violence,” Orange District Attorney Todd Spitzer said. “With political dissension on the rise across the country, it is important to remember that right to protest is afforded to everyone; no one has the right to commit an act of violence against someone because they don’t agree with their views. If someone chooses to commit violence, they will be prosecuted.”

AT LEAST 3 ARRESTED AT PORTLAND PROTESTS AS POLICE TRY TO KEEP ANTIFA, RIGHT-WING DEMONSTRATORS APART

The March 2017 rally, which drew about 2,000 participants, turned violent after counter-protesters tried to block Trump supporters from marching on the state beach, the Orange County Register reported at the time.

CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP

Three of the counter-protestors were charged with felonies for allegedly spraying pepper spray at Trump supporters.