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Stanford Students on Trial for Protest Vandalism

1/10/2026

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The trial began in San Francisco for five Stanford University students charged with felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass related to a June 2024 pro-Palestinian protest.
The protest involved occupying the president's offices and caused damage, including broken windows and spray-painted walls.
One defendant pleaded no contest and testified against the others.
Stanford University seeks $329,000 in restitution.
The district attorney said free speech is protected, but vandalism is not.

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Story summary

The trial began in San Francisco for five Stanford University students charged with felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass related to a June 2024 pro-Palestinian protest.
The protest involved occupying the president's offices and caused damage, including broken windows and spray-painted walls.
One defendant pleaded no contest and testified against the others.
Stanford University seeks $329,000 in restitution.
The district attorney said free speech is protected, but vandalism is not.