The Aporia · Indian-origin woman Srishti Tarana Sharma charged in US over pro-Palestine intimidation campaign at Michigan university

Srishti Tarana Sharma, an Indian-origin woman aged 23, is one of four additional individuals charged in a federal investigation into alleged threats and vandalism against Jewish organizations, University of Michigan officials, and businesses perceived to have ties with Israel. The charges bring the total number of defendants indicted to 12; two others recently arrested will make their initial court appearances soon, while Sharma remains at large. Prosecutors allege that the group used encrypted messaging services and social media to intimidate targets by spray-painting threats, smashing windows, and marking homes and workplaces with symbols associated with Hamas.

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Twelve pro-Palestinian activists, including four newly indicted individuals, have been charged in a federal investigation targeting University of Michigan officials and Jewish organizations over alleged threats and vandalism aimed at forcing the school to sever ties with Israel. The new indictments bring the total number of defendants to 12 since May, following an initial indictment of eight activists earlier this year. Among those newly indicted are Mariam Odeh, a former campaign worker for Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed; Srishti Tarana Sharma, an Indian-origin woman; and Henry David MacKeen-Shapiro and Aaron Hunter Vonbargen, who were arrested last week. The defendants allegedly used encrypted messages and social media to coordinate their criminal activities after Hamas's attacks on Israel in October 2023, posting threats and vandalizing property linked to perceived ties with the State of Israel.

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An Indian-origin woman, Srishti Tarana Sharma, 23, is among four additional people charged in a federal investigation into alleged threats, vandalism and intimidation targeting Jewish organisations, University of Michigan officials and businesses perceived to have links to Israel. asserted

woman → charge → Israel

US Attorney Jerome F Gorgon Jr announced the new charges, taking the total number of defendants indicted in the case to 12. asserted

Jr → announce → 12

The other newly charged individuals are Henry David MacKeen-Shapiro, 23, Aaron Hunter Vonbargen, 25, and Joseph Mark Fisher, 23. asserted

individuals → charge → ?

According to the US Attorney's Office, two of the newly charged defendants, MacKeen-Shapiro and Vonbargen, were arrested last week and are due to make their initial court appearances. uncertain

two → accord → appearances

The remaining two, including Sharma, are still at large. asserted

two → remain → Sharma

The investigation centres on alleged conspiracies to intimidate the Jewish Federation of Detroit, University of Michigan leadership and law enforcement personnel, as well as businesses considered to have connections with Israel. asserted

investigation → centre → Israel

As per the superseding indictment, the defendants and other alleged co-conspirators developed plans to pressure the university and private-sector organisations into cutting any perceived ties with Israel following the October 2023 Hamas attacks. asserted

defendants → supersede → attacks

Prosecutors allege that the group threatened further retaliation and escalating criminal activity if its demands were not met. asserted

demands → allege → retaliation

The indictment also claims that members used encrypted messaging services, social media platforms and overseas collaboration tools to identify targets and coordinate their activities. uncertain

members → claim → activities

The alleged incidents included spray-painting threats, smashing windows and throwing glass jars containing noxious chemicals into family homes. asserted

incidents → allege → homes

Investigators also allege that the suspects marked homes and workplaces with symbols associated with Hamas, including red handprints and inverted red triangles. asserted

suspects → allege → handprints

The indictment further alleges that photographs of the incidents were subsequently shared on social media alongside additional threats. asserted

photographs → allege → threats

Prosecutors say the posts were intended to intimidate the immediate victims and send a warning to other members of the community who support Israel. asserted

who → say → Israel

Those allegedly targeted included the Jewish Federation of Detroit, two University of Michigan regents, other university officials, a university police lieutenant, a student and two businesses perceived to have links to Israel. uncertain

Those → target → Israel

Commenting on the latest charges, Gorgon said the alleged threats against Jewish communities and public officials were part of a wider pattern of intimidation. asserted

threats → comment → intimidation

“These alleged attempts to terrorize our Jewish community and government officials are nothing new,” he said. asserted

he → allege → community

FBI Detroit Special Agent in Charge Jennifer Runyan said the additional charges reflected the work of federal investigators and several local, state and federal agencies involved in the case. asserted

charges → say → case

“Those who believe they can threaten families, hide behind a group, and avoid accountability should think again. asserted

they → believe → accountability

Justice will find you,” Runyan said. asserted

Runyan → find → you

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