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Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest
Five students face felony vandalism and conspiracy charges for occupying and damaging Stanford's president's offices during a pro-Palestinian protest, with potential prison time up to three years.
- Five current and former Stanford University students went on trial for occupying the university president's offices during a pro-Palestinian protest in 2024.
- One defendant pleaded no contest, while six others took plea deals or diversion programs, leaving five standing trial on felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass charges.
- Prosecutors accused the protesters of damaging property and sought $329,000 in restitution, while the defense claimed the defendants were exercising free speech rights.
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East Bay Times+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Political expression or vandalism? High-profile Stanford felony trial opens
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·Walnut Creek, United States
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Trial begins for Stanford students for occupying offices in pro-Palestinian protest
Opening statements began Friday in the trial of five current and former Stanford students who overtook a university building during 2024 pro-Palestine protests.
·United States
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Mountain View Voice+2 Reposted by 2 other sources
Felony vandalism trial begins against five Stanford students
The trial of the five Stanford University students who are charged with vandalizing the president’s office kicked off on Friday with the defense and prosecution offering drastically different characterizations of the protesters’ actions. The post Felony vandalism trial begins against five Stanford students appeared first on Mountain View Voice.
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