Archive · 20 May 2025
Bloomberg Reporter Fired After Arrest at Columbia University Protest
A Bloomberg reporter named Jason Kao, who used to work at the New York Times, was arrested during a protest at Columbia University.
The protest was about the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Kao was charged with trespassing when the police intervened to secure the library.
Following the arrest, Bloomberg fired Kao.
The university suspended over 65 students and restricted access to the campus for 33 individuals from related institutions and some alumni because of the protest.
Among the people arrested was the daughter of the actress Maggie Gyllenhaal.
A Bloomberg reporter was arrested during a protest at Columbia University.
The reporter, Jason Kao, was charged with criminal trespass.
Kao was subsequently fired by Bloomberg.
The protest occurred at Columbia's main library.
Over 65 students received interim suspensions due to the protest.
- Who
- Jason Kao, a Bloomberg reporter.
- What
- A Bloomberg reporter was arrested during a pro-Palestinian protest at Columbia University and subsequently lost his job.
- When
- May 7, with the arrest and job loss occurring around that time.
- Where
- Columbia University, New York City.
- Why
- The reporter was arrested during a protest at Columbia University, leading to his termination.
- Reporter
- Jason Kao
- Previous Employer
- New York Times
- Arrest Charge
- Criminal Trespass
- University
- Columbia University
- Incident
- Pro-Palestinian protest
- Detainees
- 81 individuals