DePaul University enumerates the crimes and damage caused by "peaceful protesters": Death threat, battery, $180K damage

From DePaul University:

The following is a selection of the many social media posts, images, data and quotes that exemplify the escalation of the impact of the encampment on DePaul’s Lincoln Park quad from a peaceful protest to an unsafe and intimidating environment for all DePaul and local community members. Data and images demonstrate the inability of the university to carry on normal, safe campus operations and also demonstrate hateful, discriminatory and intimidating signs and actions.

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DePaul University and local community complaints and physical plant damages
625+ registered complaints from neighbors and community members

425+ registered complaints from students, faculty and staff, and parents

1 Death Threat
4 Credible Threats of Violence
12 Incidents of Criminal Property Damage
34 Reports of Antisemitism
6 Disorderly Conduct Charges
25 Academic Disruptions
13 Harassment Allegations
77 Reports of individual safety concerns
16 Instances of Intimidation
4 Allegations of Battery
48 Noise Complaints
184 Other Generalized Concerns

Complaints range from noise ordinance violations, to aggressive, intimidating, and violent speech, and the inability to peacefully enjoy the community around them. Registered concerns from parents, students, faculty, and staff captured from the Dean of Students, Division of Student Affairs, Office of the President, and the Office of Public Safety. All reports have either been reported to the Chicago Police Department or are under investigation by our Dean of Students.

Data as of Wednesday, May 15, 2024. Claims continue to be reported.

Safety violations or physical plant damage
Spray paint on buildings and doors
Chained and locked library doors
Dumpsters used to block building entrances and exits
Etching on glass/windows
Removal of safety grates
Estimated $180,000 in physical plant damages to the quad and surrounding areas
Other community or university life disruptions
45 university events canceled
Oscar Mayer Elementary School canceled recess and other outdoor activities