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Christopher K. Zelle

AKA: Chris Zelle
Released
Date of birth:1986
Gender:Male
Race:White
Era:2020s
State:Illinois
Time Imprisoned:
3 Days
Support
Pro-Palestine
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Biography

Christopher K. Zelle, 37, indicted May 16, 2024 with two counts of Mob Action and felony aggravated battery for the UIUC Gaza encampment defense. Pleaded guilty to lesser; 4 days time served + 12 mo conditional discharge + 100 hours public service.

Case

Champaign County Circuit Court
Charges: Mob action (two counts); aggravated battery — April 2024 University of Illinois encampment
Arrested: Apr 26, 2024
Incarcerated: Apr 26, 2024
Released: Apr 29, 2024
Sentence: 4 days time served + 12 mo conditional discharge + 100 hrs public service; initial custody April 26–29, 2024 (about 60 hours reported).
Convicted: Yes
Institution State: Illinois