Man arrested during Palestine rally at Roundhouse
Mar. 19—A man is accused of trespassing during a pro-Palestine gathering at the Roundhouse on Tuesday.
Elliot Shawn Vigil Pending, 22, of Albuquerque, is charged with criminal trespass and concealing his identity.
Pending was one of dozens of people at Tuesday's Freedom for Palestine Day at the Roundhouse, an event that included music, poetry readings, and speakers who advocated for a stop to political and financial support for Israel.
At about 1 p.m., "a group of people were engaged in a 'free Palestine' demonstration, leading to three individuals being trespassed," including Pending, who was arrested after trying to re-enter the property, New Mexico State Police spokesperson Amanda Richards said.
Pending was released on personal recognizance, according to court records. A pretrial hearing has been scheduled for April 21, court records state.
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