# West Hollywood altercation legal resolution > Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/west-hollywood-altercation-legal-resolution > Updated: 2026-10-24T23:54:37.000Z. Sources: 8. Developments: 2. David Vulin, a 32-year-old West Hollywood resident, will not face criminal prosecution following a viral physical altercation with conservative content creator Ryley Niemi in April 2026. The incident occurred on Santa Monica Boulevard when Niemi and a camera crew approached Vulin and his husband, Anthony, while they were with their infant son. The couple reported that Niemi, described as a “MAGA influencer,” falsely identified himself as a CNN reporter to initiate an interview and proceeded to ask hostile and homophobic questions, including inquiries regarding statistics on gay men and child molestation. The confrontation escalated when Vulin shoved and later punched Niemi, resulting in Niemi suffering a concussion and damage to a camera. Following the incident, Vulin was arrested on suspicion of battery and vandalism. However, Los Angeles County prosecutors confirmed that Vulin completed the terms of a “pre-filing diversion” agreement, which resolves the threat of prosecution. Additionally, a Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has agreed to seal records related to the arrest. While the Vulin family expressed relief regarding the legal resolution, they noted disappointment that Niemi faces no legal consequences for provoking the encounter through hate speech and monetizing the interaction. In response to the event, Anthony Vulin is currently working with California state legislators on a bill intended to hold content creators accountable for harm caused by provocative videos. ## Timeline ### 2026-10-24: David Vulin to avoid criminal charges after West Hollywood altercation Los Angeles prosecutors will not file criminal charges against David Vulin following a viral April confrontation with a conservative influencer in West Hollywood. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-hollywood-man-avoids-charges-after-viral-altercation-with-influencer ### 2026-10-22: West Hollywood man avoids charges after altercation with influencer David Vulin will not face criminal charges after completing a diversion agreement following a viral altercation with conservative influencer Ryley Niemi in West Hollywood. 4 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/west-hollywood-man-avoids-charges-after-altercation-with-influencer --- Cite as: West Hollywood altercation legal resolution. CLSTR, https://clstr.news/situations/west-hollywood-altercation-legal-resolution