Columbia University student sues school over suspension over alleged ‘fart spray’ attack [Video]

A Columbia University student who served in the Israeli armed forces is suing the Ivy League institution after he was suspended for using “fart spray” during a pro-Palestinian protest. The student is also accusing the school of selectively enforcing its policies to protect students. 

The lawsuit was filed Tuesday in a New York federal court and states the student, referred to as “John Doe,” previously served in the Israel Defense Forces (IDF). The complaint said the university rushed to punish the plaintiff for his conduct at a demonstration, while turning a blind eye to pro-Palestinian rallies filled with antisemitic rhetoric, the complaint said. 

The student, described as a Jewish Hispanic immigrant who holds dual U.S.-Israeli citizenship, attended a Jan. 19 “divestment now” rally held on campus.

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