UM Student Arrested After Assault on Conservative Influencer
University of Michigan student arrested after attacking conservative influencer during public debate.
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A University of Michigan student was arrested after a violent confrontation with conservative influencer Liz Benichou, following a heated exchange on campus. The incident, captured on video, shows the student shoving Benichou to the ground and engaging in a verbal and physical altercation before being subdued by bystanders and police.
Incident Details and Public Outcry
The altercation began when Benichou questioned whether her attire would be acceptable in Iran. The student, who was later identified as a supporter of Abdul El-Sayed, Michigan’s Democratic Senate candidate, responded with an aggressive attack, shoving her to the ground. The video reveals the student kicking at Benichou before being stopped by a male bystander. The student then continued her tirade, shouting, “Don’t fucking talk to me like that!” and charging at Benichou.
As the situation escalated, a second male onlooker joined the effort to restrain the student. Police arrived and attempted to handcuff her, but she resisted, yelling, “What the fuck are you going to do to me? Because I hit a dumb ass bitch in the face?” The student was eventually subdued and led to a police vehicle, where she continued to shout, “I’d do it again every fucking time, you stupid fucking cunt!”
Benichou’s Response and Context
Benichou later posted a statement on X, expressing gratitude for the law enforcement officers who intervened to protect her. She emphasized that the attack was a result of her exercising her First Amendment rights. “If the intention was to intimidate or silence me, it will not work,” she said.
The incident occurred during a “Liberty Under Fire USA” tour stop, and the student was identified as a supporter of Abdul El-Sayed. Earlier in the day, the student was seen arguing with two men on campus who had a sign asking, “Is Islam Compatible with the West?” The student reportedly shouted, “Where’s your fucking permit?” before clapping in one of the men’s faces.
Broader Implications and Public Reaction
The incident has sparked discussions about free speech, campus tensions, and the role of political activism in public spaces. The video has gone viral, with many expressing shock and concern over the escalation of the confrontation. The student’s outburst highlights the polarized climate on college campuses, where ideological differences can quickly turn into physical confrontations.
Source: Breitbart
