Two Simi Valley Juveniles Admit to Felony Assault and Hate Crimes
VENTURA, Calif. –District Attorney Erik Nasarenko announced today that two of the five juveniles involved in the August 1, 2025, Simi Valley movie theater assault, admitted to felony assault and hate crimes. One of the two juveniles also admitted his involvement in a criminal threat case that occurred at the same location on May 30, 2025.
Five juveniles were charged with crimes arising from the assault on August 1, 2025. Two of the five minors were also charged with crimes from the incident on May 30, 2025. The three remaining juveniles who have not admitted to the criminal charges continued their arraignments to mid November.
Sentencing for the two juveniles who admitted the charges is scheduled for November 13, 2025, and November 19, 2025.
Charges:
PC 245(a)(4) – Assault with force likely to produce great bodily injury PC 422(a) – Criminal threats
Special Allegations: • PC 422.75(a) – Hate crime
Contact: Maureen Byrne
Title: Supervising Deputy District Attorney
Phone: (805) 981 - 5861
Email: [email protected]
Approved: SW
Date: October 30, 2025
Release No.: 25-133
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