UR Students Face Legal Action Over Antisemitic 'Wanted' Posters
TL;DR
Four University of Rochester students were arraigned on charges of second-degree criminal mischief for allegedly causing over $6,000 in damage by posting 'wanted' posters on campus. The posters accused certain faculty members of complicity in the Gaza conflict, sparking controversy over antisemitism and free speech. The students, who face up to seven years in prison if convicted, were released on their own recognizance. The university plans to conduct its own review, while the incident has divided opinions among students and faculty.
Topics:nationcrime#antisemitism#crime#criminal-mischief#gaza-conflict#student-protest#university-of-rochester
- UR students arraigned on charges for 'wanted' posters. They face up to 7 years in prison. Democrat & Chronicle
- University of Rochester students charged for 'wanted' posters plead not guilty 13WHAM-TV
- ‘A hateful act’: Jewish Federation leader responds to arrests of UR students in ‘wanted’ posters case RochesterFirst
- 4 students arrested after antisemitic ‘wanted’ posters were plastered across the University of Rochester campus Yahoo! Voices
- University of Rochester president calls out antisemitism after 'Wanted' posters appear on campus ABC News
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