Prosecutors announced felony charges against 12 pro-Palestinian protesters, mostly Stanford students, for breaking into administration offices and causing damage. This move represents one of the most severe legal actions stemming from a series of protests in 2024, during which a major number of arrests occurred with mostly lesser charges. The charged individuals may each face up to nearly four years in prison and must repay damages. Despite the federal scrutiny of Stanford for handling protests and alleged antisemitism, the district attorney insists that the legal actions are independent of political influences, emphasizing adherence to state law.
Prosecutors charged 12 pro-Palestinian Stanford protesters with felony vandalism and conspiracy for breaking into administrative offices, marking a significant escalation in campus protest repercussions.
The charges filed against the students, primarily for vandalism and conspiracy, could lead to substantial prison time and financial restitution for damaging university property.
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