Yale Police Arrest 47 Student Protesters for Trespassing on Beinecke Plaza
Yale Daily News, April 23, 2024
Yale police arrested 47 pro-Palestine student protesters on Monday morning. Shortly after 6 a.m., officers arrived at Beinecke Plaza, where protesters demanding that Yale divest from military weapons manufacturers had set up tents during the third night of their overnight encampment. Police detained protesters who refused to vacate the Plaza. …
The protesters were charged with trespassing, a Class A misdemeanor, before being released with a citation and an assigned court date of May 8. Yale Police Chief Anthony Campbell ’95 DIV ’09 said they had issued a warning to protesters on the Plaza last night at 11 p.m. and in the morning before 7 a.m. prior to arresting student protesters.
Arrested students will be referred for Yale disciplinary action — which could include reprimand, probation or suspension.
About 250 protesters rallied in support of the arrested individuals, flanking detainees and police officers as they boarded the buses.
