‘Swarthmore 9’ appear in court to face trespassing charges tied to Gaza protest encampment

Nine protesters arrested during the dismantling of a pro-Palestinian encampment at Swarthmore College appeared in Delaware County court to face trespassing charges. The defendants, known as the 'Swarthmore 9,' criticized the college for prioritizing investments over community values and filed a motion to dismiss the charges, with a trial scheduled for June 29.