Penn State protests lead to last-minute cancellation of Proud Boys founder's appearance

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Penn State Cancels Event With Proud Boys Founder After Extremists Incite Violence Outside Venue [VIDEO]
October 25, 2022

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Penn State protests lead to last-minute cancellation of Proud Boys founder's appearance

TRIBUNE-REVIEW | Monday, Oct. 24, 2022 7:37 p.m.

Penn State University officials canceled a Monday evening appearance by Proud Boys founder Gavin McInnes as protests gained steam outside of the event.

“Due to the threat of escalating violence associated with tonight’s event, Penn State University Police determined that it was necessary to cancel the speaking event in the interest of campus safety,” Penn State wrote on its website and in an email to students. “Demonstrations regrettably turned violent. The University has been clear that the views and speech of the two speakers at tonight’s student-organization-hosted event are abhorrent and do not align with the values of Penn State.”

At 7 p.m., students received an email that read, “Avoid Thomas Building area. Crowd at Thomas bldg. is an unlawful disturbance. Leave the area or be subject to arrest.”

Student organization Uncensored America were scheduled to host McInnes and BlazeTV contributor Alex Stein’s “Stand Back & Stand By.” ... In a statement Tuesday, Penn State President Neeli Bendapudi said “administration firmly denounced the two speakers.”

“However, they were invited to speak on campus by a registered student organization and as an institution of higher education, we support the fundamental constitutional right of free speech and free expression of all members of our community,” she said. “It is precisely because of this unwavering commitment to free speech that provocative individuals target our campus to deliver speeches.”

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