Pro-Palestine protestors at Stanford University face charges...
Stanford University Protest: Twelve Individuals Charged with Felony Vandalism and Other Crimes
Twelve individuals, primarily current and former students, alumni, and pro-Palestine activists, faced felony vandalism and conspiracy to trespass charges, among others, following a June 2024 protest at Stanford University’s executive offices. This information was announced by the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office on April 10, 2025.
As the court proceedings began on Thursday, the defendants, all currently free on bail or their own recognizance, appeared before Santa Clara County Superior Court in Palo Alto. Their next scheduled court date is set for July 17, 2025, when they are expected to enter their pleas.
Initial reports have not published the names of all twelve individuals, with Canary Mission being the only public source to confirm John Thomas Richardson as one of the charged parties. The identities of the remaining eleven individuals have yet to be officially listed in major media outlets or statements.
It is essential to note that eleven of the twelve defendants were Stanford students at the time of the incident. However, the court records and a full list of names are not currently available to the public, although they may be obtained via the Santa Clara County Superior Court.
This incident is among the latest in a series of protests focusing on various social and political issues taking place on university campuses across the nation. The Stanford community and beyond will closely watch the developments in this case as it progresses through the court system.
Sources:[1] Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office Press Release, Apr. 10, 2025[2] Canary Mission, Accessed May 31, 2025[3] Bay Area News Group, "Arrested at Stanford protests: 12 charged with felony vandalism, conspiracy to trespass," May 31, 2025
- The charged individuals in the Stanford University Protest, primarily students and alumni, could potentially benefit from education-and-self-development programs aimed at fostering peaceful dispute resolution, to ensure a more informed and productive approach in future general-news situations.
- Amidst the ongoing campus protests and general-news events, the media attention on the vandalism charges at Stanford University serves as a call to promote education-and-self-development in understanding diverse perspectives, enabling more constructive discussions and conflict resolution.
