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Emerson College officials have warned students participating in a pro-Palestinian protest near the campus that law enforcement action could be imminent. The protest, which began Sunday night and has seen over 100 students gather in Boylston Place Alley, has raised concerns among Boston authorities. The city alleges that the tents and activities are blocking pedestrian access to the alley, creating noise, and posing safety hazards. Emerson emphasizes that the college supports students’ right to protest but condemns harassing behavior toward Jewish supporters of Israel that has been reported. Security staff has been deployed to the area to ensure access to the alley as required by law.

A federal appeals court has dismissed a wrongful death lawsuit against Boston and State Police officers involved in the fatal shooting of Juston Root in 2020. Root was shot 31 times by five officers after he allegedly brandished a BB gun during an incident at a hospital and subsequent car chase. The court ruled that the officers acted reasonably under the circumstances and did not violate Root’s constitutional rights. While some witnesses claimed Root was on the ground and holding his hand to his chest, other officers testified that he reached into his jacket and continued to move before they fired. One officer’s body camera was blocked for five seconds before the shooting, and other officers failed to activate their body cameras or disclose their meetings with lawyers. The dissenting judge raised concerns about inconsistencies in the officers’ accounts and the lack of clear evidence showing Root was threatening at the time of the shooting.

Boston authorities and residents are demanding accountability after a chaotic incident involving drag racing and donuts in the Back Bay neighborhood. Dozens of vehicles and individuals reportedly engaged in reckless driving, prompting numerous 911 calls and a police response. Despite arriving on the scene, officers were unable to make arrests due to the sheer number of vehicles blocking the roads.