“When demonstrators cross over the line and commit criminal acts, it is our responsibility to hold those individuals accountable.”
A Cuyahoga County grand jury has indicted 11 individuals for charges, including vandalism and breaking and entering at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, where they allegedly caused $400,000 in damages in November 2024.
“Peaceful protests are a fundamental cornerstone of our democracy,” said Cuyahoga County Prosecutor Michael O’Malley. “When demonstrators cross over the line and commit criminal acts, it is our responsibility to hold those individuals accountable.”
The following individuals were charged with vandalism and breaking and entering:
- Nathan George, 21
- Quincy Purcell, 20
- Elizabeth Sindhi, 20
- Raissa Rih-Reh, 22
- Benjamin Mullin-Vanneste, 22
- Amelia Morris, 25
- Neelan McMillian, 21
- Kamal Alkayali, 21
- Amir Wilson, 22
- Jenna Muhieddine, 20
- Sarah Selan, 22
Following the indictment, Case Western Reserve University released the following statement to 3News:
This week, the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office indicted 11 individuals—including five not affiliated with Case Western Reserve University—in connection with the vandalism of buildings, structures and artwork across our campus overnight on Nov. 8.
We appreciate the efforts of local authorities and the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office for their work on this matter.
The Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office released the following pictures of the vandalism:
PHOTOS | Vandalism at Case Western Reserve in November 2024 that led to 11 indictments
CASE DETAILS
According to the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office, the incident dates back to Nov. 8, 2024, when the 11 individuals allegedly broke into Case Western Reserve University near Euclid Avenue and Adelbert Road at around 3:30 a.m.
Officials say that the individuals involved allegedly split into two groups and vandalized both the north and south sides of campus.
“They dumped and smeared gallons of red paint over multiple buildings, walkways, outdoor tables, an electrical pole, and on a statue of retired chemistry professor “Doc Oc.” – causing $400,000 in damages,” said the Cuyahoga County Prosecutor’s Office in a press release.
The Case Western Reserve University Police Department responded to the scene.
3News previously reported on the incident when it happened, with school officials describing the vandalism as “antisemitic.” Following the incident, 3News learned that multiple individuals were arrested in connection with the vandalism that occurred.
