The allegations against Aini touch on trespassing and failing to disperse; violations of school policies. She is not accused of any violent behavior, and says her involvement in the protests was simply an act of free speech, a guaranteed right. School officials say the process is taking time because they want to follow University of California guidelines. The Orange County District Attorney’s office doesn’t comment on ongoing investigations, and it’s unclear if any students have been charged with a crime connected to the May 15 conflict. Now — several hearings, court filings and sleepless nights later — Aini and other students are still waiting to hear whether they’ll be subject to formal sanctions by either the university or the county criminal system. Officials at UC Irvine haven’t absolved them or declared them guilty. And it’s been a month since Aini has heard from the District Attorney’s office.

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by Victoria Le, The Orange County Register.

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