Hoa Van Tran’s staff arrested for attempted murder (but he did file amended report)
Monday, May 19th, 2008
Two of Hoa Van Tran’s campaign workers were arrested on attempted murder charges, reveals the Register in a story by Tony Saavedra and Peggy Lowe here.
The two, Jorge Luis Valle (pictured, on the left) and Cesar “Youngster” Valle (on the right), are currently held at the notorious Theo Lacy jail. Jorge in his booking form filled out under occupation: “President.” See it here. What the hell?
Jorge faces chages of attempted murder, discharge of firearm at a dwelling, and street terrorism. Cesar is accused of being an accessory after the fact. They both face enhancement for being gang members.
The arrest happened on April 9, just a few hours after the two came back from a Hoa Van Tran fundraiser at the Original Mike’s in Santa Ana. The picture above was taken at that fundraiser. Apparently Jorge was arguing with someone and then shortly after shot at their car.
The APIAVote’s presidential town hall took place as scheduled at UCI’s Bren Events Center on Sunday. When it was first planned, it was going to be an exciting and important part of the presidential candidates’ efforts to reach out to the Asian Pacific Islander American voters.
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