Mr. Torossian, who is Jewish and the parent of a Syracuse student, confronted a student protester who had a sign that said, “From the River to the Sea, Palestine Will Be Free.” University officials described him as “especially aggressive” toward students.
When Mr. Torossian refused to leave, campus security arrested him.
“Harassing behavior or conduct from anyone that creates a safety concern will not be tolerated,” the university said in a statement about the episode.
The arrest followed an off-campus incident the day before involving a pro-Palestinian protester who the school says was not a Syracuse University student.
The protester said “Heil Hitler” as he made a Nazi salute at a Jewish student and then punched the student in the face, according to a police report and an email from university officials.
Persons:
Ronn, Eric Adams, Torossian, “ Heil Hitler ”
Organizations:
Syracuse University, Jewish, ” University, Nazi
Locations:
New York City, Syracuse, Palestine