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California raisin heir accused of antisemitic terror campaign against rabbi neighbor warned to obey restraining order
California raisin heir Bruce Lion has been warned to obey a restraining order requiring him to stay at least 300 yards from his neighbour, Rabbi Zushe Cunin. Lion agreed to comply in a Los Angeles court hearing, after prosecutors raised concerns about whether he had followed court rules.
Lion faces three felony hate crime charges over alleged antisemitic harassment and threats against Cunin, some of which were recorded on video. He remains free on $225,000 bail, lives at a different address in Pacific Palisades and has been found fit to stand trial; his preliminary hearing is scheduled for 16 November.
In short
- Bruce Lion agreed to obey a 300-yard restraining order.
- He faces three felony hate crime charges.
- His preliminary hearing is scheduled for 16 November.
Explained simply
Restraining orders are court orders that can set limits on contact between people, including requiring someone to stay a specified distance away. They are separate from criminal charges, and breaking one can lead to further legal consequences.
Bruce Lion is accused of targeting his neighbour, Rabbi Zushe Cunin, with antisemitic harassment and threats. Prosecutors have charged Lion with three felony hate crimes; the allegations have not been decided in court.
The case concerns both the alleged conduct and whether court orders are being followed while it proceeds. A preliminary hearing is a stage where a judge considers whether there is enough evidence for a case to go to trial.