USF doubles down on suspension and expulsion of pro-Palestinian student protestors

USF is penalizing two students for their actions connected to pro-Palestinian rallies in April. The students say their punishments are disproportionate.

The University of South Florida is doubling down on penalties for two student protestors after rejecting their appeals.

Joseph Charry, an incoming junior, is facing suspension until next May and Victoria Hinckley, who was a senior, has been expelled, putting her degree in limbo.

Though the two were not among 13 protestors who were arrested during a pair of on-campus protests in April, the university identified them as key organizers and charged them with violating student code of conduct rules.