Prestige Law Firm P.C. Represents Client in Protest Injury Case Covered by L.A. TACO

Prestige Law Firm P.C. attorney Paul Aghabala is representing a client in connection with injuries reportedly sustained during a January 30, 2026 protest in downtown Los Angeles, according to coverage published by L.A. TACO.

The article reports that the Los Angeles Police Department authorized the use of FN303 “less-lethal” launchers during crowd-control efforts following the escalation of a protest near the Metropolitan Detention Center. The FN303 device discharges .68 caliber projectiles designed to deliver impact and, in some instances, marking agents.

According to the published report, a 25-year-old protest participant was struck in the face by a projectile believed to have been fired from an FN303 launcher. The article describes injuries requiring hospital treatment, including stitches and removal of projectile fragments. The report further states that additional individuals, including a legal observer and members of the press, were also struck during the incident.

In a statement provided to L.A. TACO, Paul Aghabala, founding attorney of Prestige Law Firm P.C., called for investigation and accountability, emphasizing the importance of protecting constitutional rights during public demonstrations.

The matter remains under review. No findings of liability have been issued at this time.

For full details, you can read the original reporting by L.A. TACO here.

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This summary is provided for informational purposes only and is based on publicly available reporting. The underlying matter is ongoing. Allegations referenced above have not been adjudicated in court.