It was fifth period at Panorama High School when Brayan Andino’s best friend dropped into his class and asked if he wanted to cut school to smoke some weed. (Handout)At Robert Fulton Middle School, Brayan met a short, chubby girl from El Salvador who would become his closest friend. Brayan helped his friend keep her footing, while Alvarado pawed at the other girl’s rear, the friend testified. AdvertisementBrayan’s friend testified that she recognized two of their classmates, as well as Mendez Cruz — El Desquiciado. “And I don’t care.”At this, El Desquiciado struck Brayan in the face and a boy grabbed him from behind, the friend testified.

Source: Los Angeles Times December 13, 2020 12:00 UTC