ABC7 News cameras captured a Charlie Kirk merchandise vendor, with a bloody face, getting escorted away by police while another man was arrested.
Fights break out, multiple people arrested as Turning Point USA event sparks protest at UC BerkeleyMultiple people were taken into custody Monday evening outside UC Berkeley on the final stop of a controversial college tour for Turning Point USA.
Turning Point USA wrapped up its nationwide campus tour Monday night at UC Berkeley, marking two months since the death of its founder,The final event drew hundreds of attendees to Zellerbach Hall, and many protestors outside. Demonstrators, including students and activists, gathered hours before doors opened, chanting with signs. Organizers anticipated protests, but tensions escalated quickly. At one point, the entrance line had to be moved further down the block, due to crowding and confrontations. Ticketing issues also emerged, with some speakers blaming the university for logistical mishaps. Outside the venue, protestors voiced strong opposition to Turning Point USA being on UC Berkeley's campus."We're using our facilities, resources to do it, which I think is just crazy. Go somewhere else, we don't want you here," said Stella, a student protestor. "Events like this should never happen on this campus or anywhere again," added another masked demonstrator. Inside, the event continued despite the unrest. Supporters of Kirk and Turning Point USA remained undeterred. One attendee, Grace Fortune, said she got dirty looks on campus for wearing a T-shirt that had mentions of Jesus and Kirk."When you see someone that courageous with their faith, you're like why am I not that courageous with my faith" said Fortune. "I shouldn't be afraid to wear a shirt that says 'Jesus' on it." Fortune said while purchasing a T-shirt for her husband from a street vendor, she witnessed him get beat up by a protestor. ABC7 News cameras captured the vendor, with a bloody face, getting escorted away by police while another man was arrested."I want to encourage free ideas, don't want one side to dominate the other," said Wahl. "There are valid points on both sides."Actor Rob Schneider, one of the evening's speakers, criticized the university's handling of the event and broader free speech issues: "Shame on you, Berkeley," he said.Even without Kirk, the event concluded with Turning Point USA's signature "Prove Me Wrong" format, inviting attendees to ask questions and share their perspectives. Outside, protestors remained vocal throughout the evening, shouting at attendees as they exited. Police stayed throughout the night, escorting attendees as they left campus.
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