Depends, if they are based in California civil charges will likely have more weight than criminal ones. If he has an Antifa flag they would probably send him home with a Donut and a gold star in his forehead.
What damages can they prove though ? Emotional Damage ?
If a crime occurred, and you didn't even involve the authorities, that goes a long way to proving you weren't taking them seriously, which disproves damages entirely.
Criminal charges also don't preclude civil lawsuits.
How is it reasonable for a civil entity to pursue civil charges for what is a criminal offense ?
This should be a matter for the state to prosecute.
Depends, if they are based in California civil charges will likely have more weight than criminal ones. If he has an Antifa flag they would probably send him home with a Donut and a gold star in his forehead.
What damages can they prove though ? Emotional Damage ?
If a crime occurred, and you didn't even involve the authorities, that goes a long way to proving you weren't taking them seriously, which disproves damages entirely.
Criminal charges also don't preclude civil lawsuits.