A video that surfaced on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, shows Compton Public Safety Chair Bishop L.J. Guillory poking activist Najee Ali in the eye during a press conference, prompting the mayor to demand his resignation.
Incident at the Press Conference
During the Friday press conference, activists and residents gathered to ask for Guillory’s resignation. Activist Najee Ali said, “Guillory showed up and provoked and tried to intimidate us,” and added, “And he just demonstrated with his actions and actually poking me in the eye, which is now being investigated by the sheriff’s department for battery against me.”
Community Reaction and Background
Residents cited Guillory’s earlier comments about the Latino community and his statements on bringing immigration enforcement to Compton as the root of the protest. The video and the accusations have sparked a broader debate over his conduct and the city’s public safety leadership.
Guillory’s Response
Guillory released a statement saying, “The mayor contacted to inform me that tonight at the city council meeting she was going to ask me to resign. I told her that I will think about it and within 24 hours I will write a statement and either resign or decline to resign.” Mayor Emma Sharif told NBC4 that Guillory did not inform her that he would get back to her within 24 hours regarding his potential resignation.
Key Takeaways
- Video shows Guillory poking activist Najee Ali in the eye during a press conference.
- The mayor demanded his resignation; residents cited earlier comments about Latino community and immigration enforcement.
- Guillory stated he would decide within 24 hours, but the mayor said he did not confirm this timeline.
The incident has put Compton’s public safety leadership under scrutiny and highlighted tensions between city officials and community activists. The sheriff’s department is investigating the alleged battery incident while city council deliberates the next steps regarding Guillory’s position.
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