Overview
- Illinois State University Police arrested 27-year-old graduate student and teaching assistant Derek Lopez on Oct. 17 in Normal on charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
- Cellphone video shows Lopez flipping a Turning Point USA table, saying, "Well, you know, Jesus did it," scattering materials and then walking away.
- ISUPD says Lopez allegedly disrupted two informational tabling events hosted by a registered student organization.
- The case remains pending, and police say it may result in additional charges as well as university disciplinary action.
- Police Chief Aaron Woodruff said the department is committed to protecting First Amendment rights and urged the campus community to learn about free-speech responsibilities.