The US Justice Department has had limited success in securing felony convictions against protesters arrested for assaulting federal authorities. Of 102 protesters arrested in four major cities, most did not result in felony convictions.

All dozen cases that went to trial ended in acquittal, mistrial, or dismissal, with most of these trials taking place in Los Angeles. This outcome is unusual for the Justice Department, which typically has a higher success rate in federal assault prosecutions.

Further details on the cases and the Justice Department's approach to prosecuting these crimes are available from the source.