New York City officials reveal that approximately 50% of those arrested at pro-Palestinian protests at Columbia University and The City College of New York were not current students, challenging claims of 'outside agitators' guiding the demonstrations that led to arrests.
City officials reported that 29% of those arrested at Columbia University were not affiliated with the school, while 60% of those arrested at The City College of New York were also not affiliated with the institution.
School administrators requested police intervention as protests against Israel's actions in Gaza escalated on campuses nationwide, resulting in over 2,100 arrests. Despite some urging to disband police at campus protests, New York City officials stood by their decision.
Mayor Eric Adams defended the police intervention, citing the arrest of one of the 'outside agitators'' husband on federal terrorism charges as the 'tipping point' that compelled him to act and prevent further escalation of the situation.
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