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Violence Erupts at Anti-ICE Protest; Student Murder Charged

2/8/2026

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Watts Assault Charges

Chad Michael Watts, 45, faces two counts of assault in Buda, Texas, after a confrontation during a student-led anti-ICE protest at Johnson High School.
A student kicked Watts's vehicle, triggering a fight involving multiple students.
Harper Dennis, 18, has been charged with the murder of Khaleed Oladipo, a university student, near De Montfort University in Leicester, England.
Tributes have been paid by the victim's family.

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Harper Charged with Murder

Harper Dennis, 18, has been charged with the murder of Khaleed Oladipo in Leicester after a stabbing on Oxford Street.
Dennis also faces charges for possessing offensive weapons and is scheduled to appear in court on Saturday.
Khaleed Oladipo, a 20-year-old cybersecurity student at De Montfort University, was killed; his family described him as a beloved son and football fan.

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Watts Assault Charges

Chad Michael Watts, 45, faces two counts of assault in Buda, Texas, after a confrontation during a student-led anti-ICE protest at Johnson High School.
A student kicked Watts's vehicle, triggering a fight involving multiple students.
Harper Dennis, 18, has been charged with the murder of Khaleed Oladipo, a university student, near De Montfort University in Leicester, England.
Tributes have been paid by the victim's family.

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