A Bloomington man charged with intimidation and disorderly conduct from the No Kings protest will pursue acceptance into the Veterans Treatment Court program, his lawyer said Tuesday at a bail hearing.
Hyun Joon Kim, 31, is in the custody of the sheriff.
The Monroe County Veterans Treatment Court program is intended for adults struggling with substance abuse or mental health issues who have been charged with a misdemeanor or felony. After successful completion of the program, charges are dismissed.
Police said that during the No Kings protest June 14, Kim exited his car around North Walnut Street and hit it with a large stick or pole. He then waved it around and yelled at the protesters, according to court documents.
Kim reached toward a backpack he placed on the ground next to his car when a protester tackled him. The backpack was later determined to be a tactical armor carrier vest with armor in it, according to the court documents.
Another protester hugged Kim in attempt to deescalate the situation but Kim placed a key fob in the protester’s pocket and said things that made the protester fearful the fob was connected to an explosive device, according to the court documents.