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(12,932 posts) Tue May 6, 2025, 07:37 AM May 6

More than 25 protesters arrested after taking over University of Washington building [View all]

Source: ABC News

More than 25 people were arrested after a group occupied an academic building at the University of Washington, demanding the school sever ties with Boeing as the war in Gaza continues, according to the university and a spokesperson for the group.

A group called Students United for Palestinian Equality and Return claimed it was behind the takeover, with a spokesperson telling ABC News that all of the people who entered the building were arrested.

''They were all arrested and legal and political support is ongoing for them," the spokesperson, Oliver Marchant, said in a text, adding, "All arrested except one were inside the building -- some of those arrested were also injured during arrest and need medical attention."

About 30 people were arrested on charges that included trespassing, property destruction and disorderly conduct, Victor Balta, a university spokesperson and assistant vice president for communications, said in a statement. Some of those arrested were charged with conspiracy to commit all three of those charges, Balta said, adding that they would be referred to the King County Prosecutor's Office.

Read more: https://abcnews.go.com/US/protesters-university-washington-building/story?id=121505881

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More than 25 protesters arrested after taking over University of Washington building [View all] groundloop May 6 OP

Meh. It'll be forgotten tomorrow * Oopsie Daisy May 6 #1

With all the damage they did? I would assume not. LauraInLA May 7 #21

I should have said that it will be forgotten by the press and the public. Oopsie Daisy May 7 #24

June 14 Protests Tangy May 6 #2

see this post Lulu KC May 6 #6

Welcome to DU LetMyPeopleVote May 6 #10

Here ... marble falls May 6 #11

I have no problem with peacefully protesting, a right guaranteed under the 1st Amendment to the Constitution, MarineCombatEngineer May 6 #3

Apparently the damage to the almost-complete new building is extensive. maxsolomon May 6 #9

Facing the music is part of the deal. We are a nation built on civil disobedience ... marble falls May 6 #12

Yep, the Oath of Enlistment was, and still is, sacrosanct to me as I'm positive it is to you and all other DU vets here. MarineCombatEngineer May 6 #14

Like when Corey Booker and others did a sit in? iemanja May 6 #13

Just where the hell did you come up with that? MarineCombatEngineer May 6 #15

I got it from your posts. iemanja May 6 #16

No, I condemn those activists for causing damage to the building and illegally taking it over, which is a violation of MarineCombatEngineer May 6 #17

Why not Corey Booker and the Democrats? iemanja May 6 #18

If they violated the law, then they too should face the consequences of their actions, and I'm quite sure MarineCombatEngineer May 6 #19

Selective respect for the law is a feature. AloeVera May 7 #37

What law did they violate? betsuni May 7 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author Beastly Boy May 7 #42

Did Cory Booker damage the building?! I hadn't heard that! LauraInLA May 7 #22

Of course not. yagotme May 7 #29

I was honestly confused, as the two situations seemed different. I thought the post was referring to proprrty LauraInLA May 7 #31

They are quite different. yagotme May 8 #50

Did the students "damage the building"? AloeVera May 7 #32

I want them punished. And shamed. Not defended. Beastly Boy May 7 #41

The protests will go on. Trump will react illegally. Wait for it. twodogsbarking May 6 #4

Sure, UW will sever ties with Boeing. maxsolomon May 6 #5

And to preserve purity from Boeing, no arts. No dance or music performances, museums, community projects, betsuni May 7 #28

More of the 'Rape is Resistance' crowd acting out sarisataka May 6 #7

"after the heroic victory of Al-Aqsa Flood on October 7th" Same way the Rape of Nanking was "heroic victory" for Japan? EX500rider May 6 #8

And yet, some STILL continue to defend their methods. Behind the Aegis May 7 #23

Bitterly hilarious and ironic. AloeVera May 7 #36

No, let's not arbitrarily replace "protest" with "war". And see if you still defend these racist thugs. Beastly Boy May 7 #43

They caused $1M worth of damage?! LauraInLA May 6 #20

"Vandalism against engineering buildings is an attack against engineering students ..." betsuni May 7 #25

They smashed CNC Controllers that are 100K each. maxsolomon May 8 #54

So incredibly stupid. LauraInLA May 8 #55

One question, who did these protesters vote for? and if it wasn't for VP Harris, then f**K THEM JohnSJ May 7 #26

The reporting is claiming over 1M in damages so about 40k per protester. nt kelly1mm May 7 #27

Garnish their wages or community service until it is paid off. JohnSJ May 7 #30

How is the school made whole for damages if they are given community service? MichMan May 7 #33

I am assuming they aren't gainfully employed, but what you suggest sounds fine JohnSJ May 7 #34

They may not be gainfully employed now, but students graduating from elite colleges will eventually earn a decent salary MichMan May 8 #52

I hear you. I wonder how many are students, and if they are, one would hope they would be automatically JohnSJ May 8 #53

How will Gaza be "made whole"? AloeVera May 7 #38

So...... you are agreeing that these protesters should pay about 40k each? nt kelly1mm May 7 #45

No. AloeVera May 7 #46

Lets assume they are found guilty (likely) and that UW can prove 1M in damages. You do understand the kelly1mm May 7 #47

Thanks for that legal advice. AloeVera May 7 #48

It is both. They can be charged with crimes by the state and be ordered to pay restitution as part kelly1mm May 7 #49

Lectures on the sanctity of law and the horror of PROPERTY DAMAGE are bitterly hilarious coming from Israel's supporters AloeVera May 7 #35

Did glorifying murder, rape, kinocide, torture and hostage taking escape your attention? Beastly Boy May 7 #44

What the article neglected to report: Beastly Boy May 7 #40

I'm guessing several will defend it. "Palestinian" is in the group's title, soooo... nt yagotme May 8 #51