TUCSON, Ariz. (KVOA) - A Pima County Grand Jury has issued felony riot charges following a protest at an ICE facility in Tucson on June 11.

Joe Michael Quarnberg and Kevin Silary were indicted in connection with the high-profile protest. The charges mark a critical development in the case as it moves forward in the judicial process.

Pima County Attorney Laura Conover responded to the decision with a statement saying:

“As always, the rules prevent me from commenting on the specific facts of a pending case. The two men in question are presumed innocent unless proven guilty, and they have a right to contest the grand jury’s indictment. Generally speaking, as your County Attorney, I will always fight for the community’s rights to peaceful protest and free speech. Pima County has held dozens

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