Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit
Coverage of Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit in the Nexus archive.
- Milwaukee activist pleads not guilty to charges of terrorizing U-Michigan faculty, Jewish leaders
Ahmet Kerem Korkaya, a pro-Palestine activist, pleaded not guilty to federal charges of conspiring to commit vandalism, harassment, and threats against University of Michigan officials, local businesses, and the Jewish Federation of Metropolitan Detroit. Prosecutors allege the group used tactics like spray-painting buildings and researching personal details of targets to pressure the university to sever ties with Israel.
- Feds charge 8 pro-Palestinian activists with conspiring to intimidate U of Michigan officials
Eight pro-Palestinian activists are charged with conspiring to intimidate University of Michigan officials through vandalism and threats, including fake corpses and anti-Israel messages. The indictment highlights use of threatening symbols linked to Hamas and online campaigns, with six defendants appearing in court. The university, which has minimal investments tied to Israel, cleared a pro-Palestinian camp in 2024 over safety concerns.