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4 more activists charged in intimidation campaign against University of Michigan over Israel ties

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White, E. (2026, October 30). 4 more activists charged in intimidation campaign against University of Michigan over Israel ties. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/news/world/united-states/4-more-activists-charged-in-intimidation-campaign-against-university-of-michigan-over-israel-ties/article_16f5cb4f-6d70-50ba-bfa4-82c974027d0e.html

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Federal authorities announced that four additional individuals have been indicted for their role in a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials. This campaign aims to compel the university to sever financial connections with Israel, following an initial indictment of eight pro-Palestinian activists five months ago.

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As of November 2, 2026, 12 individuals have been indicted for participating in a criminal intimidation campaign against the University of Michigan and other businesses in Detroit. The goal was to force these entities to sever ties with Israel following Hamas's attacks on Israel in October 2023. Federal prosecutors charge that the group used encrypted messages, social media, and overseas collaboration platforms to threaten university officials, law enforcement personnel, and businesses perceived as having ties to Israel. Among those indicted is Mariam Odeh, a former campaign worker for Michigan Senate candidate El-Sayed, who was initially charged in June 2026 with conspiracy to transmit threats in interstate commerce. The total number of defendants grew from the initial eight to twelve after four more were added on October 30, 2026.

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DETROIT (AP) — Four more people have been charged with participating in a criminal intimidation campaign against University of Michigan officials to try to force the school to cut financial ties to Israel, federal authorities said Friday. asserted

authorities → charge → Israel

The new indictment comes nearly five months after eight pro-Palestinian activists were charged with conspiracy. asserted

activists → come → conspiracy

4 more activists charged in intimidation campaign against University of Michigan over Israel ties

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