Oakland Academic Arrested for UC Berkeley Arson Attacks
Casey Robert Goonan faces multiple felony charges after alleged firebombing linked to pro-Palestinian protests.
- Goonan, 34, is charged with arson and possession of destructive devices, held on $1 million bail.
- He has a history of activism, including a previous arrest for disrupting a women's conference.
- The attacks were part of a broader protest against the University of California's stance on Israel.
- Investigations involved multiple agencies, including the FBI and Cal Fire.
- Supporters are raising funds for Goonan's defense, calling his actions justified.