MARTINEZ, Calif. (KTVU) - Two people have been charged with a hate crime for defacing a Black Lives Matter mural in Martinez.
The July 4th incident, captured on video, has brought national attention, and the man who organized the mural project is relieved that charges came swiftly. "I got the call from the District Attorney, and honestly it was overwhelming, I just broke into tears," said Justin Gomez, who secured the city permit for the 165 foot mural in front of the courthouse downtown.