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TPUSA Students Warn Campus Hostility Growing
TPUSA students say campus hostility toward conservatives is rising after Texas university attack.
In brief
TPUSA students say campus hostility toward conservatives is rising after Texas university attack. TPUSA members report increasing hostility toward conservatives on college campuses following a violent confrontation at University of Texas Tyler. Originally reported by Fox News.
TPUSA members react to campus attack
TPUSA members involved in a violent confrontation at University of Texas Tyler say growing hostility toward conservative voices on college campuses is threatening open dialogue.
Janae Jenson describes campus environment
Janae Jenson described UT Tyler as a small and mostly conservative campus but suggested the confrontation reflects broader hostility toward conservative students.
Suspect identified as Ciro Tomlian
The suspect, identified as Ciro Tomlian, 19, a former UT Tyler student, repeatedly approached TPUSA displays and insulted the group before physical confrontation.
Physical confrontation details
Video shows Tomlian wearing a cape and round-brimmed hat throwing an american flag on ground and swinging a cane at people.
Arrest and charges
University of Texas at Tyler police arrested Tomlian for two counts of aggravated assault with deadly weapon and one count of assault causing bodily injury.
The essence
TPUSA members report increasing hostility toward conservatives on college campuses following a violent confrontation at University of Texas Tyler.
