[marktwain]

It is a little difficult to believe that the police were unaware of the "empty holster" protest. It has been well publicized.

Their actions indicate to me that they clearly understand that the University wants these people to be intimidated, that it wants the protests/exercise of free speech suppressed.

At the site, it is reported that the student now faces possible charges of academic misconduct.

That is not the same as actual charges... we need to see what the University does at this point.

[Tenacious 1]

It is a little difficult to believe that the police were unaware of the "empty holster" protest. It has been well publicized.

Their actions indicate to me that they clearly understand that the University wants these people to be intimidated, that it wants the protests/exercise of free speech suppressed.

If this is the case and the officers knew of the excersise of free speech in this manner before acting, their actions are criminal. It would never stick as a criminal charge because of "reasonable doubt." But it would certainly make for a strong civil lawsuit.