Members of Rise Above Movement trained in military-like tactics before coming to Berkeley. They later bragged on social media about hitting people and stealing Yvette Felarca’s banner.
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Four men, including former worker from Berkeley’s Top Dog, charged with inciting a riot in Charlottesville
The four men are all associated with the Rise Above Movement (RAM), which officials described as a “militant white-supremacist organization based in Southern California.”
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Judge dismisses $23M lawsuit linked to Berkeley protest against Milo Yiannopoulos
Neither UC Berkeley nor city of Berkeley officials could have withheld police protection from Kiara Robles because of her political beliefs or sexuality, the judge ruled.
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Jury finds 5 men not guilty of assault during 2017 Berkeley protest
“It’s been over a year of this,” one of the defendants told Berkeleyside on Monday afternoon. “It was intense. We’re all just ready to move on with our lives.”
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Gov. Brown pardons Berkeley Ecology Center employee at risk of deportation
“There are many opportunities that have opened up for me,” said Daniel Maher, who lost his legal status when he was convicted of crimes in the 1990s.
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ICE agents arrest 1 in Berkeley on Friday
ICE agents arrested one person in South Berkeley on Friday morning in connection with a criminal investigation, authorities report.
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One day, one night: The fuse that lit the Battles of Berkeley
A year ago Milo Yiannopoulos’ speech was shut down by black-clad protesters. We present an oral history of that night, a reflection of the political divide that envelops the U.S.
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Berkeley mayor: Hateful rhetoric ‘is not welcome in Berkeley’
“This rally, and its hateful rhetoric, is not welcome in Berkeley,” Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguín said.
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After tensions, UC Berkeley offers to host Ben Shapiro at Zellerbach
After a summer of will-they-won’t-they, UC Berkeley has said Ben Shapiro can speak at Zellerbach Hall on Sept. 14.
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Alameda County sheriff’s office says white nationalist presser tweet was a mistake
An Alameda County sheriff’s office link on Twitter to a prominent white supremacist’s press conference late Monday night prompted concern and raised questions online.
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New UC Berkeley chancellor takes reins at turbulent time
The new chancellor has inherited a university that is politically fragmented and financially distressed.
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Berkeley was training ground for some in Charlottesville protests
Nathan Damigo, who has been building white supremacy group Identity Evropa, used Berkeley as a testing ground for Charlottesville.
