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The case : University of California, Irvine, humanities lecturer Brook Haley was charged Wednesday in Orange County Superior Court. An arraignment was scheduled for Wednesday but has been postponed to Nov. 7.

Haley was arrested back in May but soon was released on bond. If convicted, he faces up to three years in state prison and/or a $50,000 fine.

The students face similar penalties if convicted.

Haley’s response: Haley told LAist he believes the case stems from a growing effort within local government and higher education to silence those who share his views on Palestine.

“Pouring red dye in a fountain — of which I'm innocent, by the way — is something that would not rise to the level of a felony or even a misdemeanor a few years ago,” he said.

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