Pro-Hamas demonstrators in Boston who reportedly became violent during a rally are set to stay in custody unless they manage to post their substantial bail amounts.
“It seems to me that the far left is endorsing violence,” someone mentioned, echoing similar sentiments shared by observers.
A group of 13 individuals were taken into custody earlier this week at a pro-Palestinian demonstration commemorating the second anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attack, which resulted in over 1,200 Israeli casualties.
The charges include disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and disturbing public peace.
During the altercation, four police officers sustained injuries that were not life-threatening, including some broken bones.
Organizer of “The John F. Gately Show,” John Gately, recorded the event and estimated attendance at around 175 participants.
“There was definitely a confrontation. I heard about pepper spray being used, though I didn’t witness it myself,” Gately shared with Blaze News. “It turned into a brawl right there on Tremont Street.”
In his view, he sees a link among various groups: “It’s all the same issue—Antifa, Free Palestine, Transtifa. Essentially, they’re all connected, driven by a far-left ideology.”
“I firmly believe that the far left encourages these violent actions,” he added.
By Thursday, according to reports, the arrested individuals faced steep bail amounts. The trio—including 26-year-old Osama El Khatib, 19-year-old Styx Hatch, and 21-year-old Roder Atwood—were each assigned a bail of $10,000. Atwood specifically faces charges of assault and bodily injury to an officer.
Atwood, who is a senior at Tufts University, expressed desperation, claiming he wasn’t guilty. His attorney highlighted that he lacks a criminal background and requested his release.
Related: President Trump recently advocated for peace, urging an end to ongoing conflicts before the Nobel Prize announcement.
Atlanta Carrig Brown, 24, and Haley McIntyre, 24, were each set with bail amounts of $7,500. Others faced $5,000 bail, including 27-year-old Madeline Weikel, 22-year-old Jacob Pettigrew, and 28-year-old Gabriel Smith.
Two more individuals, Owen Woodcock (26) and Amen Prophet (25), had bail set at $1,000, while Prahad Iyengar (25), Rais Hintzman (19), and Benjamin Andre Shukron (20) were held with $500 bail.
In a previous statement, Mayor Michelle Wu remarked, “I’m incredibly thankful for the efforts of the Boston Police Department in maintaining safety and upholding our right to peaceful demonstrations. Our city will not tolerate violence. Those who attacked our officers must face legal consequences.”
