Pro-Palestinian protest at Stanford leads to felony trial for five students: Here’s what to know

A jury trial has commenced for five Stanford University students charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that occupied the university president's offices. Prosecutors allege significant property damage, while the defense asserts the defendants are exercising their right to a jury trial. This case is a rare instance of demonstrators facing trial amid a broader wave of campus protests.

Pro-Palestinian protest at Stanford leads to felony trial for five students: Here’s what to know
A jury trial has commenced for five Stanford University students charged in connection with a pro-Palestinian protest that occupied the university president's offices. Prosecutors allege significant property damage, while the defense asserts the defendants are exercising their right to a jury trial. This case is a rare instance of demonstrators facing trial amid a broader wave of campus protests.