Former LA peace ambassador speaks out after case was dismissed this month
Former Los Angeles peace ambassador Michael Angel Alvarez spoke out after a case accusing him of gang leadership was dismissed. Alvarez was working as a city contractor when the allegations were made. He maintains that his actions were intended to prevent violence rather than break the law.
Michael Angel Alvarez was working for the city of L.A. on contract when he was accused of being a gang leader. He says he was preventing violence, not breaking the law.
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