Overview

• Video shows a man overturning a Turning Point USA table on campus and saying, "Well, you know, Jesus did it," before walking away.
• Illinois State University Police identified the suspect as 27-year-old graduate student and teaching assistant Derek Lopez.
• Lopez was arrested in Normal on October 17 on charges of disorderly conduct and criminal damage to property.
• Police say Lopez allegedly disrupted two informational tabling events hosted by a registered student organization.
• Chief Aaron Woodruff emphasized protecting First Amendment rights and urged constructive responses to disagreeable speech as the investigation continues.