Harvard Law Professor Arrested After Pellet Gun Incident Near Brookline Synagogue
Carlos Portugal Gouvea was charged with discharging a pellet gun and disorderly conduct after firing near a synagogue during Yom Kippur, prompting a large police response, officials said.
- A Harvard Law School professor, Carlos Portugal Gouv�a, was placed on administrative leave after he allegedly fired a pellet gun near Temple Beth Zion on the night of Yom Kippur.
- Gouv�a has been charged with illegally discharging a pellet gun, but police do not believe his actions targeted the synagogue or its congregation, according to authorities.
- Two private security guards reported hearing loud shots and confronted Gouv�a, leading to his arrest by police.
- Harvard Law School confirmed his administrative leave, stating they are investigating the incident without taking formal disciplinary action yet.
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Visiting Harvard Law Prof Arrested After Allegedly Firing Pellet Gun Outside Synagogue
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Harvard Visiting Professor Arrested After Firing Pellet Gun Outside Synagogue on Yom Kippur - Real News Now
A Harvard Law School visiting professor was arrested earlier this month after allegedly discharging a pellet rifle outside a synagogue during Yom Kippur — the holiest day on the Jewish calendar — sparking national outrage and questions over Harvard’s response. Carlos Portugal Gouvea, 43, was taken into custody by Brookline, Massachusetts police on the evening of October 1, after reportedly firing two rounds outside Temple Beth Zion just after 9:…
Harvard law professor placed on leave after firing pellet gun near synagogue during Yom Kippur
Gouvea was handcuffed on the sidewalk outside of his home and told police he was “using the pellet rifle to hunt rats in the area.” By Jessica Schwalb, The Washington Free Beacon Harvard Law School describes visiting professor Carlos Portugal Gouvea as a “human rights activist” who founded a Brazilian think tank that “led the largest anti-violence campaign in the country, resulting in the enactment of the federal Gun Control Act of 2003.” He’s n…
Harvard professor arrested after allegedly shooting pellet gun near Brookline synagogue
Harvard University said Carlos Portugal Gouvea has been placed on administrative leave while the school looks to learn more about what happened outside Temple Beth Zion in Brookline.
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