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Charges dropped for most of Columbia University protesters arrested at Hamilton Hall

Headline from ABC 7 New York, on the newest of 2 developments

A judge dismissed trespassing cases against 30 people arrested inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall during a pro-Palestinian protest.

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  1. Manhattan DA drops charges against most of the Columbia University protesters

    Headline from NBC New York ·

  2. Newest

    Charges dropped for most of Columbia University protesters arrested at Hamilton Hall

    Headline from ABC 7 New York ·

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18 articles, oldest first.

  1. NBC News

    Manhattan DA drops charges against most of the Columbia University protesters (opens NBC News)

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    NBC News's feed description

    Nearly all of the people who were arrested inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall last month had their cases dropped Thursday.

  2. CNN

    Judge dismisses 30 cases of criminal trespass against pro-Palestinian protesters who occupied Columbia University building (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    A New York judge on Thursday dismissed trespassing cases against 30 individuals who were among the dozens arrested inside Columbia University’s Hamilton Hall during a pro-Palestinian protest in April, with prosecutors citing a lack of evidence.

  3. ABC 7 New York

    Charges dropped for most of Columbia University protesters arrested at Hamilton Hall (opens ABC 7 New York)

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    ABC 7 New York's feed description

    A judge dismissed trespassing cases against 30 people arrested inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall during a pro-Palestinian protest.

  4. The Washington Free Beacon

    Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against 30 Columbia Protesters Arrested Over Campus Building Occupation (opens The Washington Free Beacon)

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    The Washington Free Beacon's feed description

    The Manhattan district attorney's office, led by Trump prosecutor Alvin Bragg, dismissed trespassing charges against thirty Columbia University protesters who were arrested for occupying a campus building.

  5. The Guardian

    Charges dropped for Columbia students arrested at pro-Palestinian protests (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Manhattan prosecutors decline to pursue charges against dozens of students who occupied building in April protest

  6. Daily Journal

    Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building (opens Daily Journal)

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    Daily Journal's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped, prosecutors said. At a court hearing Thursday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said it would not pursue cri…

  7. Green Field Reporter

    Prosecutors drop most charges against student protesters who occupied Columbia University building - The Daily Reporter (opens Green Field Reporter)

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    Green Field Reporter's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — Dozens of Columbia University students who were arrested for occupying a campus building as part of a pro-Palestinian protest will have their criminal charges dropped, prosecutors said. At a court hearing Thursday, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said it would not pursue cri…

  8. CBS News

    Charges dropped against most of Columbia University (opens CBS News)

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    CBS News's feed description

    Charges were dropped Thursday against most of the Columbia University students and staff who were arrested inside Hamilton Hall during pro-Palestinian demonstrations back in April.

  9. WMUR

    30 cases dismissed against pro-Palestinian protesters arrested inside Columbia University building (opens WMUR)

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    WMUR's feed description

    Of the 46 initially arrested, 15 defendants still face charges, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said.

  10. Fox News

    Manhattan DA drops charges against Columbia University students arrested at anti-Israel protests (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Dozens of Columbia protesters who took over an academic building in April had their cases dropped Thursday by prosecutors.

  11. UPI

    Manhattan DA drops charges against 31 pro-Palestinian protesters arrested at Columbia (opens UPI)

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    UPI's feed description

    The Manhattan District Attorney's Office has dismissed charges laid against more than 30 pro-Palestinian protesters who were arrested last month inside Columbia University's Hamilton Hall.

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