The Ventura County District Attorney's Office charged five teens, three of whom face hate crime allegations, for a parking lot brawl in Simi Valley.
Prosecutors said the suspects allegedly assaulted three people, with two of the teens facing charges for a previous altercation. All five of the teens will be arraigned on Oct. 10.
Prosecutors said two of the suspects are 16 years old and three are 17. The District Attorney's Office withheld their names because they are minors.
"Hate crimes spread fear, division and violence throughout an entire community," District Attorney Erik Nasarenko said. "Our office is committed to holding these youth accountable and ensuring that justice is delivered for the victims and our community."
Investigators from the Simi Valley Police Department sai