Twelve individuals charged with felony vandalism stemming from a June 2024 protest at Stanford University had their plea entries deferred until August 1 by Judge Vincent Chiarello. Some defendants requested to consider a diversion program for community service in lieu of prosecution. They face potential penalties of up to three years in jail and fines up to $50,000. The protest allegedly caused property damage ranging from $360,000 to $1 million, with the group blocking university offices to demand divestment from companies linked to Israel's military operations in Gaza.
A Santa Clara County judge deferred plea entries for 12 individuals charged with felony vandalism stemming from a June 2024 protest at Stanford University.
Defendants requested a postponement of plea entries until August 1, with some seeking diversion programs to perform community service for their alleged actions.
If convicted, defendants face up to three years in jail and fines up to $50,000 for their involvement in the protest.
Prosecutors allege that the protest caused between $360,000 and $1 million in property damage, as protesters barricaded university offices.
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