Gay Dad Cleared in Assault of MAGA Influencer After Diversion Agreement
David Vulin will not face criminal charges after completing a pre-filing diversion program, while the influencer plans potential civil action.
A West Hollywood resident, David Vulin, 32, will not face criminal charges for an alleged assault on conservative streamer Ryley Niemi in April. Vulin's attorney confirmed that his client completed a “pre-filing diversion” agreement with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, which precludes prosecution.
Vulin was arrested on suspicion of battery and vandalism after a video surfaced showing him striking Niemi. The altercation occurred after Niemi approached Vulin and his husband, who were with their young child, and questioned them about child molestation statistics among gay men and their method of conception.
Following the incident, police arrested Vulin. The terms of the diversion agreement remain undisclosed. Vulin and his husband expressed relief at the resolution but voiced disappointment that Niemi, who recorded the encounter, faces no consequences. They stated their intention to work with state legislators on a bill to hold