Gay dad who punched ‘MAGA influencer’ over child molestation claim won’t face charges – Los Angeles Times

Gay dad who punched ‘MAGA influencer’ over child molestation claim won’t face charges  Los Angeles Times

A West Hollywood father who punched a self-described "MAGA influencer" during a viral clash this year will not face criminal charges, his attorney said Thursday. David Vulin, 32, completed the terms of a "pre-filing diversion" agreement with the Los Angeles County district attorney's office and no longer faces the threat of prosecution, according to his attorney R.J. Dreiling. Dreiling said he could not discuss the terms of the agreement. Vulin was out with his husband, Anthony, and their infant son, Ante, in April when conservative streamer Ryley Niemi approached them on Santa Monica Boulevard. Vulin said Niemi — a content creator whose short-form videos largely focus on antagonizing liberals and mocking LGBTQ+ culture — claimed he was a reporter with CNN and wanted to conduct an interview.

But the interaction quickly turned sour. “Have you ever heard about the statistics coming out that gay men are much more likely to commit child molestation?” asked Niemi, according to a video of the interview he posted to Instagram, where he has more than 73,000 followers. Video of the incident shows Vulin shove Niemi. Moments later, additional footage published by Niemi shows the couple and at least one other man confront him again a few blocks away. In the clip, Niemi questions whether the baby is safe with his own parents. Vulin is