Felony charges for Palestinian supporters at Stanford
Twelve free-Palestine protesters face felony charges after a demonstration at Stanford University last June that caused nearly $700,000 in damage.
California prosecutors said the group, mostly current or former Stanford students, barricaded themselves inside the university president’s office.
They demanded that Stanford cut investments linked to Israeli military support.
Protesters allegedly vandalised the building, damaging furniture, windows and doors, and splattering fake blood.
They also spray-painted the exterior.
Police seized hammers, crowbars, chisels, and an electric grinder during the arrests.
Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said, “Dissent is American. Vandalism is criminal.”
He added that protesters crossed the line from free speech into criminal acts.
The protesters are charged with felony vandalism and conspiracy.
If convicted, they face jail time and hefty restitution payments.
The incident occurred during wider pro-Palestinian protests sweeping U.S. campuses last year.
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