October 10, 2025
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Boston DA upgrades charges to felony ‘promotion of anarchy’ after Oct. 7 riot; four officers injured

Suffolk County District Attorney officials upgraded charges for all 13 arrestees from an Oct. 7 pro-Palestinian demonstration to the felony "promotion of anarchy," citing organizing materials — including posters with a quote attributed to Hamas and imagery of a burning police cruiser — that prosecutors say promoted violence and posed an immediate public-safety threat. Boston Police reported four officers were injured and equipment such as bodycams, radios and bicycles was damaged during the disturbance; prosecutors named defendants and set bail up to $10,000 in some cases, alleging, among other things, that Osama El Khatib punched officers to help others escape.

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📌 Key Facts

  • On Oct. 7 in Boston, a disturbance/riot occurred that led to 13 arrests.
  • Suffolk County District Attorney upgraded charges for all 13 arrestees to the felony charge of "promotion of anarchy."
  • Prosecutors said the upgrade followed review of promotional posters tied to the incident that featured a Hamas quote and imagery of a burning police cruiser.
  • A DA spokesperson said the organizing material promoted violence against police and posed an immediate public-safety threat, which justified the enhanced felony charges.
  • Named defendants face bail set up to $10,000; among the allegations is that Osama El Khatib punched officers to help others escape.
  • Boston Police reported four officers were injured during the Oct. 7 disturbance and that gear — including body cameras, radios and bicycles — was damaged.

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Pro-Palestinian agitators hit with felony 'promotion of anarchy' charge after riot in Dem-run city: officials
Fox News October 09, 2025
New information:
  • Suffolk County DA upgraded charges for all 13 arrestees to felony 'promotion of anarchy' after reviewing promotional posters featuring a Hamas quote and a burning police cruiser.
  • Boston Police say four officers were injured and gear was damaged (bodycams, radios, bicycles) during the Oct. 7 disturbance.
  • Named defendants and bail set (up to $10,000), including allegations that Osama El Khatib punched officers to help others escape.
  • DA spokesperson said the organizing material promoted violence against police and posed an immediate public-safety threat, justifying enhanced charges.