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Police Investigate 'Human Swastika' at San Jose’s Branham High as School Identifies 8 Students

Discipline is moving forward under student-privacy rules, with support from state education officials and Jewish organizations focused on safety and learning.

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Branham High School in San Jose, Calif.
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Students at Branham High School in San Jose reportedly formed a “human swastika” on their football field and posted the photo on social media. 

Overview

  • San Jose police said officers responded on Dec. 5 to a reported hate crime at Branham High and the investigation remains active.
  • Principal Beth Silbergeld said eight students were identified and will face administrative action this week consistent with a restorative-justice approach.
  • The photo was submitted via the school’s anonymous tip line, and the Instagram post and account were later removed after screenshots circulated.
  • The district is working with the Anti-Defamation League, the Bay Area Jewish Coalition, and the Jewish Community Relations Council to repair harm and support students.
  • The California Department of Education said it will provide statewide resources, while Jewish students and elected officials described fear and condemned the act.