UB student arraigned for encouraging shooting of on-campus pro-Israel rally
The student, Abdul Badjie, is facing one felony count and one misdemeanor charge for encouraging a shooting against the pro-Israel rally.
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The student, Abdul Badjie, is facing one felony count and one misdemeanor charge for encouraging a shooting against the pro-Israel rally.
Protesters are currently facing “approximately 14 pending violation-level offenses." Only one individual has been charged with an actual criminal offense — resisting arrest, a misdemeanor.
The student turned himself in to (UPD) after he was identified by law enforcement. He was charged with a felony and a misdemeanor before being released with an appearance ticket.
Student organizers held a rally Friday afternoon, pledging to persist in their demands that UB divest of any investments that helped fund Israeli attacks on Palestinian civilians.
Police arrested “approximately 16” pro-Palestine protesters on North Campus Wednesday evening, a UB spokesperson said. The arrests come after dozens of demonstrators attempted to form an encampment in a grassy area near Hochstetter Hall.