A University of Texas-Austin lecturer lost his job and now faces a criminal charge over an alleged incident with state troopers during an anti-Israel protest
A University of Texas-Austin lecturer not only lost his job but is now facing a criminal charge after he was arrested for his alleged involvement in an anti-Israel protest on the campus earlier this month. FOX 7 in Austin reported that 57-year-old Richard Heyman had been employed by the University of Texas for nearly 18 years. His most recent position at the school was as a lecturer.
Gerry Morris, an attorney representing Heyman, told the station his client was fired, adding that the university should have investigated what happened before taking any action. Morris did not respond to inquiries from Fox News Digital on the matter. 'This incident was videotaped by a bystander, and the bystander got in touch with us and gave us the video, and it shows a bit of a different scenario than what’s set out in the arrest affidavit,' Morris told FOX 7.
Despite his client shouting at police, Morris accused police of initiating physical contact with Heyman. The affidavit suggests Heyman attempted to cross a barrier made out of bicycles and put in place by troopers. Heyman allegedly put his fingers in a trooper’s face before acting like he was going to swing a water bottle at the law enforcement official.
Heyman was not arrested until days later, which Morris said he did not believe would have happened if not for the political pressure on police. 'There’s so much political pressure on them, if they hadn’t taken some action, I’m sure the governor’s office would have been issuing statements criticizing them and other state officials,' Morris said.
warrant was issued for his arrest on May 6, and two days later, he appeared in front of a judge who set his bond at $1,000. Heyman later posted bond and was released. Heyman is due back in court on May 29.
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