Protester in Graduation Gown Arrested at Virginia Tech

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29 April 2024 at 4:19 pm

A young woman wearing a graduation gown was one of dozens arrested at Virginia Tech late on Sunday, April 28, during a pro-Palestine protest.

Footage filmed by Justin Fleenor shows police detaining the protester near the university’s Graduate Life Center, while someone was heard yelling, “You’re gonna arrest my best friend!” on Sunday evening.

On Monday afternoon, the university said 91 individuals, including 54 Virginia Tech students, were arrested and all were charged with trespassing. Credit: Justin Fleenor via Storyful

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