Columbia University played host to a historic moment Thursday afternoon as the NYPD arrested scores of students on the campus’ great lawn, making it the first
Columbia University played host to an historic moment Thursday afternoon as the NYPD arrested students on the campus’ great lawn, making it the first time people were placed in cuffs on the grounds since 1968.Cops in riot gear led by Police Commissioner Edward Caban, Chief of Patrol John Chell, and Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry descended upon the encampment. Thousands looked on in fury and hostility, booing and chanting, “No pigs on campus.
Cops in riot gear led by top cop Edward Caban, Chief of Patrol John Chell, and Deputy Commissioner of Operations Kaz Daughtry descended upon the encampment. time people were placed in cuffs on the grounds since 1968.Thursday’s arrests also were historic for being the first time the NYPD cuffed students in mass since April 30, 1968, when over 1,000 police officers were called in to end a demonstration on campus grounds, resulting in 712 arrested and 148 injured during the violent cuffing.
While an exact number of those taken into custody has not yet been established, it appears to be at least 70 individuals. Several of the protest organizers were also suspended and had their school ID’s revoked.While an exact number of those taken into custody has not yet been established, it appears to be at least 70 individuals. Several of the protest organizers were also suspended and had their school ID’s revoked.
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