The hundreds of protesters arrested at Columbia, NYU anti-Israel demonstrations were let go and will not have a criminal record
By Social Links for Max Rivera and
Social Links for Olivia Land
Published April 23, 2024, 2:25 p.m. ET
The nearly 230 people busted during anti-Israel protests at Columbia and New York universities in the past week were let go with slaps on the wrist — despite reports that their actions are making others feel unsafe on campus, the Post has learned.
A total of 120 people were arrested at NYU Monday — with 116 of them getting summons for trespassing and four getting desk appearance tickets for charges that included resisting arrest. None of the charges are of a level that will result in a criminal record.
About a week earlier, 108 individuals — including US Rep. Ilhan Omar’s daughter, Isra Hirsi — were arrested at the Gaza Solidarity Encampment at Columbia and soon let out. Of them, 100 got summonses for trespassing, 8 got desk appearance tickets — and none will face a criminal record.
The lack of serous permanent consequences left some observers dismayed.
“They’ll keep getting arrested and go back out and keep doing the same thing because this is all a performative game for them,” said one law enforcement source. “It’s a game because the system doesn’t hold them accountable for their nightly temper tantrums.”
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