Two Simi Valley teens tied to a series of brawls outside of a local movie theater have admitted to hate crime charges, according to the Ventura County District Attorney Erik Nasarenko.

The two teens will be sentenced in mid-November for assault with a special enhancement of hate crime allegations. One of the teens also admitted his involvement in a criminal threat case surrounding a similar incident that happened in May, according to prosecutors.

"Hate crimes spread fear, division and violence throughout an entire community," Nasarenko said when the teens were charged earlier this month. "Our office is committed to holding these youth accountable and ensuring that justice is delivered for the victims and our community."

In total, prosecutors charged five teens with the parking l

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