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Dr. Jonathan Caravello has been released from detention. (Original Post) chowder66 Monday OP
Was he charged with anything? Prairie Gates Monday #1
It doesn't say. However... chowder66 Monday #3
"They say he threw a tear gas canister." SeattleVet Monday #4
His union said witnesses said he was trying to free a tear gas canister that was stuck under someone's wheelchair AZJonnie Monday #10
Sounds like one of those catch-all, cover-your-butt violations to be made use of slightlv Monday #6
Right, like "assaulting an officer" Pinback Monday #8
ACAB, even Federales. nt Shipwack Monday #9
And they claim to have bodycam footage SickOfTheOnePct 11 hrs ago #19
I'm relieved that he's been released MustLoveBeagles Monday #2
Beautiful and heartwarming photo. wordstroken Monday #5
Let the law suits begin! llmart Monday #7
Here's his faculty page NJCher Monday #11
We kind of need the Senate also. soldierant Monday #13
Thank God Hekate Monday #12
That Photo is Heartbreaking & Heartwarming at Cha Monday #14
Ironic the officers can assault us pfitz59 13 hrs ago #15
It's been that way ever since... forever. WarGamer 13 hrs ago #16
Where does a protestor get tear gas? Ilsa 12 hrs ago #17
This is great news! ILikePie92 12 hrs ago #18

chowder66

(10,928 posts)
3. It doesn't say. However...
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 08:48 PM
Monday

“He is charged with a violation of 18 USC 111 and will have a court appearance [Monday],” Essayli said.

Those charged with violations of United States Penal Code 18 USC 111 are accused of “assaulting, resisting, or impeding certain officers or employees,” according to federal law.

https://ktla.com/news/local-news/cal-state-channel-islands-professor-threw-tear-gas-canister-at-police-u-s-attorney-says/

They say he threw a tear gas canister.

SeattleVet

(5,704 posts)
4. "They say he threw a tear gas canister."
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:14 PM
Monday

He was merely returning what he assumed was lost or misplaced property to those that had 'lost' it!

AZJonnie

(1,022 posts)
10. His union said witnesses said he was trying to free a tear gas canister that was stuck under someone's wheelchair
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 10:22 PM
Monday

And, like, suffocating the pour soul with gas they couldn't escape from.

So, ya know, the ICE fucking fascists arrested him for that

slightlv

(6,094 posts)
6. Sounds like one of those catch-all, cover-your-butt violations to be made use of
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 09:52 PM
Monday

by authorities when they've been caught dead to right being very wrong!

NJCher

(40,675 posts)
11. Here's his faculty page
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 10:40 PM
Monday
https://www.philosophy.ucsb.edu/people/jonathan-caravello

As I write this, Lawrence is talking about what will happen to trump if we win back the House. Third impeachment.

Cha

(312,980 posts)
14. That Photo is Heartbreaking & Heartwarming at
Mon Jul 14, 2025, 11:39 PM
Monday

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the same time. 💙

Next Nation Wide Indivisible Protest is called Families First!💙

https://www.familiesfirstnow.org/

https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220481532

Ilsa

(63,031 posts)
17. Where does a protestor get tear gas?
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 08:04 PM
12 hrs ago

Does Amazon sell it? The bodega on the corner? Is there a recipe for it?

ILikePie92

(179 posts)
18. This is great news!
Tue Jul 15, 2025, 08:05 PM
12 hrs ago

But....I keep thinking about the fact that in WKRP in Cincinnati.....Dr. Johnny Fever's real name was Jonathan Caravello!

Coincidence? Hmm mm

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