Criminal trespassing charges were dropped against 79 peo ple arrested at a pro-Palestinian demonstration at the University of Texas at Austin on April 29.
There are still other cases with more serious charges related to the April arrests that are still under review, Travis County Attorney Delia Garza said at a press conference on June 26.
The protesters were charged with criminal trespass, a Class B misdemeanor, which is punishable by up to 180 days in jail, a fine up to $2,000 or both.
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