Eleven released from jail for occupying Morrill Hall

Eleven pro-Palestine protesters were released from Hennepin County jail Wednesday afternoon, according to the jail roster. 

The protesters were held without bail on probable cause for trespassing, rioting and damaging property for roughly 36 hours.

University of Minnesota Police Department (UMPD) officers arrested the protesters early Monday evening for occupying and barricading Morrill Hall, which houses administrative offices.

Three of the arrested protesters are former University students, and the remaining eight are current students.

A pro-Palestine group rallied outside of Morrill Hall Tuesday afternoon in solidarity with those arrested, protesting the University’s “use of excessive force. Further protests are scheduled for this weekend, according to Instagram posts by the University Divestment Coalition.

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