Chaos at U of Minnesota: 11 anti-Israel protesters arrested after vandalizing, barricading campus building
October 23, 2024
On Monday, 11 anti-Israel protesters were arrested at the University of Minnesota.
The protesters were arrested by officers with the University of Minnesota Police Department with the assistance of the Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office, according to Fox News. Charges included trespassing, damage to property, assault, and riot.
Protesters “occupied and vandalized an administrative building,” according to the Fox News report, citing a statement from the university.
“‘Once inside the building, protesters began spray painting, including covering lenses of all internal security cameras, breaking interior windows, and barricading the building’s entrance and exit points,’ the statement said. ‘The full extent of the damage is unknown.’”
“Photos and video from the scene show protesters standing on the front steps to the building and chanting, with some holding Palestinian flags. Protesters barricaded a door using chairs, tables and what appeared to be bike locks, WCCO-TV reported.”
The Hennepin County Sheriff’s Office has searchable public records. On the evening of October 21, the following 11 arrestees were received by the sheriff’s office.
Rowan Joan Lange, 19, charged with trespassing and damage to property.
Annabel Ruth Russell-Pribnow, 22, charged with riot and trespassing.
Shane Michael Ross, 18, charged with riot and trespassing.
Kyle Anthony Feldhake, 21, charged with riot and trespassing.
Natalie Nicole Ruth, 20, charged with riot and trespassing.
Leah Morgan Rego, 20, charged with trespassing and damage to property.
Svea Anna Morell, 19, charged with trespassing and damage to property.
Jackson Clifford Walbridge, 18, charged with riot and trespassing.
Isabella America Houston, 23, charged with fourth degree assault and damage to property.
Jack Louis Nimz, 23, charged with riot and damage to property.
Ava Grace Shaeffel, 23, charged with trespassing and damage to property.