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Dr. Jonathan Caravello has been released from detention. (Original Post) chowder66 Jul 2025 OP
Was he charged with anything? Prairie Gates Jul 2025 #1
It doesn't say. However... chowder66 Jul 2025 #3
"They say he threw a tear gas canister." SeattleVet Jul 2025 #4
His union said witnesses said he was trying to free a tear gas canister that was stuck under someone's wheelchair AZJonnie Jul 2025 #10
Sounds like one of those catch-all, cover-your-butt violations to be made use of slightlv Jul 2025 #6
Right, like "assaulting an officer" Pinback Jul 2025 #8
ACAB, even Federales. nt Shipwack Jul 2025 #9
And they claim to have bodycam footage SickOfTheOnePct Jul 2025 #19
I'm relieved that he's been released MustLoveBeagles Jul 2025 #2
Beautiful and heartwarming photo. wordstroken Jul 2025 #5
Let the law suits begin! llmart Jul 2025 #7
Here's his faculty page NJCher Jul 2025 #11
We kind of need the Senate also. soldierant Jul 2025 #13
Thank God Hekate Jul 2025 #12
That Photo is Heartbreaking & Heartwarming at Cha Jul 2025 #14
Ironic the officers can assault us pfitz59 Jul 2025 #15
It's been that way ever since... forever. WarGamer Jul 2025 #16
Where does a protestor get tear gas? Ilsa Jul 2025 #17
This is great news! ILikePie92 Jul 2025 #18

chowder66

(11,857 posts)
3. It doesn't say. However...
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 07:48 PM
Jul 2025

“He is charged with a violation of 18 USC 111 and will have a court appearance [Monday],” Essayli said.

Those charged with violations of United States Penal Code 18 USC 111 are accused of “assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees,” according to federal law.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/cal-state-channel-islands-professor-threw-tear-gas-canister-at-police-u-s-attorney-says/

They say he threw a tear gas canister.

SeattleVet

(5,833 posts)
4. "They say he threw a tear gas canister."
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 08:14 PM
Jul 2025

He was merely returning what he assumed was lost or misplaced property to those that had 'lost' it!

AZJonnie

(2,839 posts)
10. His union said witnesses said he was trying to free a tear gas canister that was stuck under someone's wheelchair
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:22 PM
Jul 2025

And, like, suffocating the pour soul with gas they couldn't escape from.

So, ya know, the ICE fucking fascists arrested him for that

slightlv

(7,438 posts)
6. Sounds like one of those catch-all, cover-your-butt violations to be made use of
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 08:52 PM
Jul 2025

by authorities when they've been caught dead to right being very wrong!

NJCher

(42,501 posts)
11. Here's his faculty page
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:40 PM
Jul 2025
https://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu/people/jonathan-caravello

As I write this, Lawrence is talking about what will happen to trump if we win back the House. Third impeachment.

Cha

(316,849 posts)
14. That Photo is Heartbreaking & Heartwarming at
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 10:39 PM
Jul 2025

Last edited Mon Jul 14, 2025, 11:55 PM - Edit history (1)

the same time. 💙

Next Nation Wide Indivisible Protest is called Families First!💙

https://www.familiesfirstnow.org/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220481532

Ilsa

(63,852 posts)
17. Where does a protestor get tear gas?
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 07:04 PM
Jul 2025

Does Amazon sell it? The bodega on the corner? Is there a recipe for it?

 

ILikePie92

(223 posts)
18. This is great news!
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 07:05 PM
Jul 2025

But....I keep thinking about the fact that in WKRP in Cincinnati.....Dr. Johnny Fever's real name was Jonathan Caravello!

Coincidence? Hmm mm

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