Columbia student suspended after alleged 'fart spray' attack during pro-Palestinian rally sues school
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A Columbia University student is suing the school over his suspension after he allegedly sprayed "fart spray" at a pro-Palestinian rally.
The student, described as a Jewish Hispanic immigrant who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, attended a Jan. 19 "divestment now" rally held on campus. Louis Casiano is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to louis.casiano@fox.com.
"As a harmless expression of his speech, he sprayed into the air a novelty, non-toxic 'fart' spray named ‘Liquid A--’ and ‘Wet Farts’ which he purchased on Amazon for $26.11," the lawsuit states. "Almost instantly, the University rushed to silence Plaintiff, placed him on interim suspension from the University, and published a statement to the University community which accused Plaintiff of a hate crime and placed Plaintiff’s safety in grave jeopardy."
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