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Judge Quashes Jill Stein Arrest Warrant, Sets Sept. 14 Hearing

8/20/2026

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Judge Karma Johnson quashed arrest warrant for Dr. Jill Stein and set a Sept. 14 hearing after attorney Joseph Welch missed calendar.
Original warrant issued Aug. 17, 2026 stemmed from Stein's alleged trespassing and assault at Washington University protest April 27, 2024.
Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith said charges concern protest conduct, not free speech or Gaza.
Dr. Jill Stein said she hopes media will focus on Gaza.

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Judge Karma Johnson quashed arrest warrant for Dr. Jill Stein and set a Sept. 14 hearing after attorney Joseph Welch missed calendar.
Original warrant issued Aug. 17, 2026 stemmed from Stein's alleged trespassing and assault at Washington University protest April 27, 2024.
Prosecutor Melissa Price Smith said charges concern protest conduct, not free speech or Gaza.
Dr. Jill Stein said she hopes media will focus on Gaza.