Thirty-three charged with trespassing after University of Washington building takeover

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Thirty-three individuals face misdemeanor trespassing charges for occupying the University of Washington's engineering building during a pro-Palestinian protest. Prosecutors cited insufficient evidence to identify those responsible for the estimated $1 million in damages, preventing felony charges. Arraignments are set for March 25. The protest, organized by SUPER UW, demanded the university sever ties with Boeing due to its defense industry involvement.


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