Bloomberg reporter arrested during anti-Israel protesters’ takeover of Columbia University library — and is no longer employed by outlet

Ex-Bloomberg reporter was arrested at Columbia anti-Israel protest

Jason Kao no longer employed by Bloomberg after his arrest during the occupation of a university library by anti-Israel radicals earlier this month.

Bloomberg reporter among protesters arrested at ColumbiaUniversity

Jason Kao was charged with criminal trespassing in the third degree during an anti-Israel protest at the school on May 7, the NYPD told JNS. The post Bloomberg reporter among protesters arrested at ColumbiaUniversity appeared first on Jerusalem World News.

Reporter Arrested With Pro-Hamas Group That Took Over Columbia Library

Bloomberg Journalist Arrested in Anti-Israel Columbia Library Riot

Jason Kao, a former Bloomberg News graphics reporter and Columbia University alumnus, was arrested on May 7, 2025, during an anti-Israel, pro-Hamas protest that overtook Columbia’s Butler Library. The New York Police Department confirmed Kao faced charges of third-degree criminal trespassing. Following the incident, Bloomberg stated that Kao is no longer employed by the company, though it did not specify whether he resigned or was terminated. Th…

Bloomberg Reporter Arrested With Anti-Israel Group That Seized Columbia Library

A graphics reporter who was working for Bloomberg News and formerly worked at The New York Times was arrested when anti-Israel activists seized control of Columbia University’s Butler Library earlier this month.Jason Kao, who graduated from Columbia in 2022, was charged with criminal trespass and given a desk appearance ticket as a result of his actions on May 7. Eighty-one activists were arrested.Bloomberg reporter arrested during anti-Israel p…

Bloomberg reporter arrested during anti-Israel protesters’ takeover of Columbia University library — and is no longer employed by outlet

Jason Kao, who also used to work at the New York Times, was charged with criminal trespass after NYPD officers were sent into Butler Library