The suspect is facing one count of disarming a peace officer and one count of battery to a law enforcement officer.
A Wisconsin man is facing two felony charges after the Madison Police Department arrested him Friday in connection to his conduct at the University of Wisconsin ’s Gaza solidarity encampment, a spokesperson told The National Desk.
MPD previously assisted campus police with disbursing the illegal tent encampment occupying the school’s East Campus Mall. Police say former Wisconsin student Jeffrey Brown pulled an officer to the ground during an altercation at the encampment and attempted to disarm her of her wooden baton. Detectives identified Brown and appeared at his apartment Thursday, when they informed him of probable cause to arrest him for battery. He allegedly told officers he would not talk to them and closed his door.Brown with one count of disarming a peace officer and one count of battery to a law enforcement officer, both of which are Class H felonies. Each charge carries a potential $10,000 fine and up to 6 years in jail.
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