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The group is made up of former and current Stanford students. They took over the president's office last June to protest Stanford’s financial ties to Israel.

According to the Santa Clara County District Attorney’s Office , they broke windows and furniture, splashed fake blood, and disabled security cameras — causing hundreds of thousands of dollars in damage.

Eleven of the defendants were indicted last week on charges of felony vandalism. They pleaded not guilty at yesterday’s arraignment.

A 12th student, who was initially charged, pleaded “no contest” and testified for the prosecution.

A student journalist who was present during the protest is not facing charges.

Outside the courthouse, supporters chanted “Free Palestine” and waved Palestinian flags.

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