The man accused of destroying President-elect Donald Trump’s star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame could face up to three years in prison, a spokesman for the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office told TheWrap on Thursday.
James Otis was charged with one count of felony vandalism earlier in the day for allegedly destroying the star in October.
Otis is scheduled for arraignment on Friday.
Deadline posted video of the incident and reported that the man identified himself as Jamie Otis, who said he was hoping to remove the star and auction it off to raise money for the women who have publicly accused the GOP presidential candidate of sexual misconduct. Trump has denied all allegations.
A police cruiser reportedly arrived on the scene at 6:15 a.m., but according to Deadline, Otis was already gone. An LAPD spokesperson told TheWrap the department received a vandalism call at 6 a.m. and was investigating the incident.
A pick, sledgehammer, construction vest, construction net and construction hat were recovered at the scene. The LAPD spokesperson estimated the damage at $2,500, which is a felony.
During a press conference following his arrest, Otis (pictured) said that he hopes he gets his day in court, TMZ reported.
“Yes, I do hope it goes to trial,” Otis said. “That’s what happens when you do something wrong; there are consequences.
“As well as [for] Mr. Trump,” he continued. “There are no consequences for him. He thinks he’s in charge all the time. He makes lies; he’s a serial liar, a misogynist.”