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Violent Protest at UC Berkeley Leads to Arrests

11/12/2025

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A protest against Turning Point USA at the University of California-Berkeley on Monday turned violent.
A demonstrator, Jihad Dphrepaulezz, 25, was charged with assault and robbery after allegedly stealing a necklace from a rally attendee.
Aerial footage showed Dphrepaulezz snatching the necklace amid clashes between protesters and TPUSA supporters.
TPUSA leaders attributed the violence to anti-fascist groups, claiming attacks with tear gas and fireworks.

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A protest against Turning Point USA at the University of California-Berkeley on Monday turned violent.
A demonstrator, Jihad Dphrepaulezz, 25, was charged with assault and robbery after allegedly stealing a necklace from a rally attendee.
Aerial footage showed Dphrepaulezz snatching the necklace amid clashes between protesters and TPUSA supporters.
TPUSA leaders attributed the violence to anti-fascist groups, claiming attacks with tear gas and fireworks.