Brooklyn Man Indicted for Burning Israeli Flag at Columbia University Protest

James Carlson faces multiple charges as campus protests linked to the Israel-Hamas conflict continue to spark tension.

James Carlson, 40, has been indicted for arson and criminal mischief after burning an Israeli flag at a Columbia University protest in April.
Carlson, who has a history of protest-related arrests, pleaded not guilty and was released on his own recognizance.
The flag-burning incident occurred during an anti-Israel protest where Carlson allegedly stole the flag from a Jewish protester.
He also faces charges for breaking a glass panel in a police holding cell following his arrest during a separate protest at Columbia.
The case highlights ongoing tensions related to the Israel-Hamas conflict and the involvement of outside agitators in campus protests.