Andrew Smith is accused of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and committing a hate crime following the alleged racist incident.
Illinois Students Condemn 'Tradition of White Supremacy and Racism' at University After Noose Found in ElevatorA University of Illinois student has been arrested after a noose was found hanging inside a dorm elevator. Andrew M. Smith, 19, of Urbana, was arrested on the evening of September 2 after he was questioned by police at his halls of residence.
"Our mission at the University Police Department is to maintain a safe and secure environment where our campus community members feel supported and successful," Illinois University Police Chief Craig Stone said. The Illinois Student Government said in a statement:"We are referring to the incident as it is, blatantly racist and continuation of the tradition of white supremacy and racism at this University. We condemn this incident to the highest degree and stands with all students in seeing an extensive and open investigation by the University.
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker also condemned the incident in a statement."Our university campuses welcome students from all backgrounds as they come together to learn from each other, to learn from their professors, and to learn how to build thriving communities," he tweeted.
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