Student Petitions Demand BC Do More to Act Against Racism
After Leahy’s statement condemning racism and offering prayers for George Floyd, student petitions call upon BC to better address racial injustice.
Four Days of Chaos: Vandalism Reports See Sharp Uptick After Closure
Following the announcement that courses would be moved online and students required to move out of their dorms, there was an increase in the number of incidents reported by the BCPD.
Students Report Off-Campus Break-In Attempts
A man wearing a fluorescent yellow vest has been repeatedly knocking on doors at Boston College students’ off-campus houses. according to interviews with several BC students.
Former BCPD Captain Walter Durrane Dies at 84
Walter M. Durrane, retired captain of the Boston College Police Department, died on Sunday at the age of 84.
Evans Issues Advice After Off-Campus Break In
In response to the incident, BC Police Department Chief Bill Evans advised students new to off-campus living to be careful with home security, especially early in the semester.
Thai Enters Not Guilty Plea, Placed Under House Arrest
Eric Tran Thai pleaded not guilty in federal court to four charges of sexual exploitation of children on Tuesday.
Culprit Initially Taken Into Custody by BCPD Arrested in Federal Court
Eric Tran Thai, a 36-year-old man from Dorchester, Mass., was arrested by the FBI on Monday for covertly recording male students at Boston Latin High School in the school’s bathrooms, according to a justice department statement.
Hearing for Sorkin Delayed Again
The arraignment of Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was accused of vandalizing Welch Hall with racist epithets, has been delayed again.
False Fire Alarm Pulled, Property Damaged in Walsh Hall
Residents of Walsh Hall were evacuated twice on Sunday morning following alarms triggered by Michael Sorkin, CSOM ’21, who was arrested hours after damaging property in Walsh Hall, vandalizing Welch Hall with racial epithets, and assaulting a BCPD officer.