Rochester, NY: Four University of Rochester students were arrested, and another remains under investigation in connection with antisemitic “Wanted” posters found on campus.
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Targeted Hate Posters Spark Outrage
The posters, discovered last week in classrooms and other campus buildings, specifically targeted Jewish community members, according to university officials.
The University of Rochester Police Chief Quchee Collins confirmed the arrest of four unidentified suspects on Tuesday. They face charges of felony criminal mischief.
“I am incredibly satisfied that through a thorough investigation, we were able to identify those who are allegedly responsible and hold them accountable for the deliberate and deplorable actions targeted toward members of our University community, including members of our Jewish population,” Collins said in a statement.
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Hate Crime Investigation Underway
While the actions currently fall short of meeting the legal threshold for a hate crime, Collins emphasized that the classification could change pending further state and federal evaluation.
“From the very start of our investigation, DPS investigators collected all of the necessary evidence and made all of the needed inquiries to prompt a proper evaluation of this incident as a hate crime,” Collins added.
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University Leaders Condemn Actions
University of Rochester President Sarah Mangelsdorf condemned the posters in a strongly worded statement last week.
“This goes against everything we stand for, and we have an obligation to reject it,” she said.
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Campus Facilities Damaged
The posters caused significant damage across campus, as the adhesive used to put them up left marks on walls, floors, chalkboards, and other surfaces. University facilities teams worked “painstakingly” to remove them.
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The investigation remains ongoing as law enforcement and university officials work to determine the full scope of the incident and its impact on the community.
