The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
The University of Pittsburgh's Daily Student Newspaper

The Pitt News
An image of Michael Knowles set on fire outside of the O'Hara Student Center on Tuesday, April 11, 2023.

Couple charged in Knowles protest sentenced to prison and probation and owe nearly $50,000 in damages

By Neel Kamal and Spencer Levering • January 7, 2025
The couple who threw a homemade firework at Pitt Police officers and planted two smoke bombs during a protest against conservative commentator Michael Knowles in April 2023 were sentenced to time in prison and probation and fined nearly $50,000 on Monday.
Members of the media tour the death chamber before its closure at the Washington State Penitentiary in Walla Walla, Washington, Wednesday, Sept. 18, 2024.

Opinion | On the death penalty

By Livia LaMarca, Assistant Opinions Editor • November 15, 2024
I am struck by how profoundly fear, anger and hatred distorted my beliefs. That despite everything I valued most, I clung to views rooted in violence and oppression, values I thought I could never hold.
Police blotter: Feb. 15 - Feb. 20

Police blotter: Feb. 15 – Feb. 20

By News Editors • February 23, 2024

Thursday, February 15  Pitt police assisted Pittsburgh police with a student who got scammed out of money at the 3700 block of Forbes Avenue Pitt police issued one citation for violating a City...

Police blotter: Jan. 4 - Jan 9.

Police blotter: Jan. 4 – Jan 9.

By News Editors • January 12, 2024
Pitt police reported public drunkenness, theft of a firearm and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Sept. 26 - Oct. 3

Police Blotter: Sept. 26 – Oct. 3

By News Editors • October 6, 2023
Pitt police reported vandalism, retail theft and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: August 28 - September 6

Police Blotter: August 28 – September 6

By News Editors • September 8, 2023
Pitt police reported a hit and run, theft from a motor vehicle and more in this week’s crime log
Police Blotter: Feb. 2 - Feb. 8

Police Blotter: Feb. 2 – Feb. 8

By News Editors • February 10, 2023
Pitt police reported defiant trespassing, aggravated assault and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Jan. 25 - Feb. 1

Police Blotter: Jan. 25 – Feb. 1

By News Editors • February 3, 2023
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, public urination and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Jan. 18 - Jan. 24

Police Blotter: Jan. 18 – Jan. 24

By News Editors • January 27, 2023
Pitt police reported theft, criminal mischief to a toilet and more in this week’s crime log.
Police Blotter: Feb. 18 - Feb. 23

Police Blotter: Feb. 18 – Feb. 23

By News Editors • February 24, 2022
Pitt police reported liquor law violations, criminal mischief and underage drinking citations in this week’s police blotter.
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