Shane O’Brien Acquitted of Gaza Protest Charges Amidst Police Testimony Dispute
Berlin-based Irish citizen Shane O’Brien has been acquitted of all charges stemming from a Gaza-related protest at the Free University in October 2024. The charges included trespassing, assault on law enforcement, and bodily harm. The court dismissed the case after reviewing a video that appeared to contradict police testimony. The video showed a verbal exchange with minimal physical contact, and the identities of those involved were unconfirmed when their passports disappeared. The judge noted a lack of need for sanction despite acknowledging concerns about damage to university property.
John Q. Hosedrinker