Overview

• Jason Kao, a Columbia alumnus and former Bloomberg graphics reporter, was arrested and charged with criminal trespass during the May 7 protest at Butler Library.
• The demonstration injured two security officers, caused extensive vandalism, and resulted in the arrests of 81 individuals, including high-profile participants such as Ramona Sarsgaard, daughter of actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
• Kao is no longer employed by Bloomberg, with the outlet confirming his departure but declining to specify whether he was fired or resigned.
• Columbia University imposed interim suspensions on over 65 students and barred 33 affiliates and alumni from campus as part of its disciplinary response.
• Federal authorities are reviewing the visa statuses of non-citizen protesters, reflecting heightened government oversight of campus protests and alleged anti-Semitism.