Stephen Colbert Ushered Out of Harvard Talk as Protesters Scream

Stephen Colbert rushed out of Harvard event, accosted by union protesters

Liberal former late-night host Stephen Colbert had to be rushed out of an event at Harvard after someone pulled a fire alarm as hundreds of union protesters shouted outside over his decision to cross their picket line and give a talk at the school, according to reports. Cellist Yo-Yo Ma took the stage with Colbert...

Stephen Colbert ushered out of Harvard talk as protesters scream

The event hosted by Colbert and Cellist Yo-Yo Ma was abruptly canceled on Thursday roughly 40 minutes into the event after a fire alarm was pulled during the question-and-answer portion.

Stephen Colbert, Yo-Yo Ma event at Harvard cut short by fire alarm as demonstrators chant outside - The Boston Globe

The union said the fire alarm was not related to its picketing and "we have no knowledge of its cause."