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State of South Carolina v. Michael Solomon Brocenos, Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly, and Emily Kathryn Murphy

Date: 03-14-2026

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Judge: Not Available

Court: District Court, Buncombe County, North Carolina

Plaintiff's Attorney: Buncombe County District Attorney's Office

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Description:
Asheville, North Carolina, criminal defense lawyers represented the Defendants charged with ethnic intimidation.

Michael Solomon Brocenos, 34, Tyler Byrne Hackett Kelly, 33, and Emily Kathryn Murphy, 38, allegedly assaulted a group of attendees live-streaming the seminar on June 29, 2024, titled "Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance," hosted by the Another Carolina Anarchist Bookfair.
Outcome:
Kelly, Brocenos and Murphy have pleaded guilty to simple assault after initially being charged with ethnic intimidation.
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About This Case

What was the outcome of State of South Carolina v. Michael Solomon Brocenos, Tyle...?

The outcome was: Kelly, Brocenos and Murphy have pleaded guilty to simple assault after initially being charged with ethnic intimidation.

Which court heard State of South Carolina v. Michael Solomon Brocenos, Tyle...?

This case was heard in District Court, Buncombe County, North Carolina, NC. The presiding judge was Not Available.

Who were the attorneys in State of South Carolina v. Michael Solomon Brocenos, Tyle...?

Plaintiff's attorney: Buncombe County District Attorney's Office. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Asheville Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.

When was State of South Carolina v. Michael Solomon Brocenos, Tyle... decided?

This case was decided on March 14, 2026.