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CHICAGO — DePaul University has published a detailed explanation of its decision on Thursday to have Chicago police clear a pro-Palestine encampment that had overtaken the school’s quad since April 30. The school supported its decision with a collection of videos and photos, including some that showed weapons and physical assault.“We do not take this kind of action lightly, and we worked toward a solution hoping that we would never arrive here,” a school statement read. “However, in the face of significant evidence that the encampment was dangerous to those in and around it, we concluded that the encampment could not continue.” ...Administrators estimate that $180,000 in damages have been inflicted on the quad and surrounding areas. According to the administration, 45 university events were canceled, as were recess and outdoor activities at Oscar Mayer Elementary School. ...Chicago police officers arrived at the school around 5 a.m. Thursday to clear the quad, where several dozen tents had filled the plaza. CWBChicago reported last night that the dismantling of the encampment had been scheduled for sunrise on Wednesday, but it was postponed for unknown reasons.DePaul also posted a collection of surveillance videos, social media posts, and photos documenting “threats to safety and disruption of campus operations. ...
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