On January 18, Friday afternoon, Mrs. Corona, a single mother of teenage daughter was locked out of her house by Los Angeles Police Department without prior notice. Mrs. Corona said that she was in Orange County on Friday afternoon and her daughter, Victoria, was at home alone. Police officers came into the house and escorted a teenager out on the street. LAPD officers acted upon request of Bank of America to lock Soledad Corona out of her home. A fence around the house was build and the locks were changed later on that day. Both, a mother and a daughter were left out on the streets without any personal belongings including cloth and medicine.
On January 22, Tuesday morning Mrs. Corona and her supporters, including OFF activists appeared in court in front of judge. Prior to the court hearing, OFF activist Carlos Marroquin said: "We are trying to see if we could get some kind of ruling so Soledad Corona can go back to her house ….we'll see what happens here. Me personally, i don't think the judge will want to make a decision because there was already an eviction notice that it was acted on . We may not have positive outcomes here except for the fact that they may allow her (Mrs. Corona) to go get some of her property…." .
It appears that Mr. Marroquin was rights predicting the outcomes of the court hearing. Lenore Albert, Mrs. Corona's attorney, said that the judge did not think that there was an emergency to make a decision and determine whether Bank of America acted according to the law or not. However, judge gave Mrs. Corona a permission to go back in a house and get some of her belongings.
Later on that Tuesday, neighbors, supporters, OLA and OFF activists gathered together for a Candle Light Vigil event to honor Soledad Corona's family. Mrs. Corona said that she is thankful to Occupy for all the help and support they provided to her during those hard times. "The fight is not over yet. I have another court day on February 8 and a hope is always there" Mrs. Corona added.
Mrs. Corona's belongings outside her house
Mrs. Corona's locked up house after second eviction.
Mrs. Corona's neighbors help to move Mrs. Corona's belongings.
Candle Light Vigil at Corona's house
Mrs. Corona (middle) and two OLA activists hold their candles during Candle Light Vigil event.
The sign and candles at Corona's house.
John Romero light candles at a Candle Light Vigil event at Corona's house.
OLA activists, Brian Connolly (AKA "Nowhere Man"), holds a candle at Candle Light Vigil event.
