Hale was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon. 2 juin 2022 · The local prosecutor’s office announced that Leona Hale, 26, has been charged with several counts, including unlawful possession of a firearm, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest. Still images posted by journalist Andy Ngo show Hale brandishing a gun and defying police instructions to surrender.