Trump Prosecutor Alvin Bragg drops majority of criminal charges against Columbia University protestors. Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office has dropped charges against most of the Pro-Palestine protestors who stormed Columbia University earlier this year.
Bragg, who prosecuted former President Donald Trump, dismissed trespassing charges against 31 of 46 defendants, citing a lack of evidence. Police sources and Jewish community leaders have condemned the move, calling it “turnstile justice” and a “green light for chaos.”
Critics point to the contrast between Bragg’s aggressive pursuit of Trump and his leniency towards the pro-Hamas extremists. The decision has raised questions about Bragg’s priorities and the influence of his backers, including Democrat megadonor George Soros.
The April 30 takeover of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University resulted in the arrest of 46 anti-Israel protesters. While all were initially charged with trespassing, the Manhattan DA’s office has since dropped charges against 30 of the defendants, citing a lack of evidence.
The protesters, many of whom were students at Columbia, had barricaded themselves inside the building, prompting police intervention. The arrests followed weeks of unrest on campus, with protesters demanding the university divest from companies linked to Israel.
Another said: “We have a DA giving them what amounts to a mandate to push the envelope further now.”
The decision to drop charges has sparked outrage among Jewish groups and Israel supporters, who see it as a double standard. They point to Bragg’s prosecution of Trump on charges of falsifying business records, for which the former president was found guilty last month.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., tweeted, “Alvin Bragg can fabricate charges against President Trump with ease, but gives actual criminals nothing but a slap on the wrist. Pathetic.”
Rep. Marc Molinaro, R-N.Y., said he was “deeply disturbed” by the decision, which he believes “undermines the rule of law and sends a dangerous message that unlawful behavior will be tolerated.”
Columbia University has said that it will continue to pursue disciplinary action against the students involved, including possible expulsions. The university has faced criticism from Jewish students and groups, who say it has failed to address anti-Semitism on campus.
The protests at Columbia were part of a wave of similar demonstrations at universities across the country, with students calling for divestment from companies tied to Israel. The movement has drawn criticism from Jewish groups, who see it as anti-Semitic.
Bragg’s office has defended the decision to drop charges, citing a lack of evidence and the protesters’ lack of prior criminal history. However, police sources have expressed frustration with the move, saying it sets a dangerous precedent.
“This is a clear case of political bias,” said one police officer, who spoke on condition of anonymity. “If these were Trump supporters storming a building, you can bet they’d be facing serious charges.”
The controversy highlights the ongoing debate over criminal justice reform and the role of prosecutors in pursuing charges. Bragg, a progressive DA backed by Soros, has been criticized for his soft-on-crime approach, which includes declining to prosecute some felonies and seeking lesser charges in other cases.
In this case, the decision to drop charges against the pro-Hamas extremists has sparked outrage and raised questions about Bragg’s priorities. While the DA’s office says it is pursuing a more nuanced approach to justice, critics see it as a dangerous precedent that emboldens criminals and undermines the rule of law.
As one critic noted, “This is not justice, it’s politics. And it’s a dangerous game that Bragg is playing.”
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