Pre-trial hearing for protestor charged during last fall's occupation of U of M building

Protesters
Getting ready for hearing for protester who was charged last fall Photo credit Audacy

Trial has been set to begin May 5 for a protester who was arrested and charged during a demonstration at the University of Minnesota attended her pre-trial hearing on Friday in downtown Minneapolis.

More than two-dozen supporters attended the Friday morning hearing at the Hennepin County Government Center.

Harbison faces fourth-degree assault charges.

Documents show that Harbison, who was 23-years old at the time, is accused of spitting at a police officer while being arrested.

The group that attended the hearing have been demanding that the charges be dropped against Harbison.

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