Rebecca Walsh

“The investigation is ongoing. Support and resources have been offered to both students.”

Rebecca Walsh · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Walsh stated that the investigation is ongoing and that support and resources have been offered to both students involved.

“On Oct. 27 at 12:52 p.m., University of Utah Police responded to reports of a fight between two students on Marriott Plaza.”

Rebecca Walsh · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Walsh provided a statement to Fox News Digital on Tuesday confirming that University of Utah Police responded to reports of a fight on Marriott Plaza on Oct. 27.

“While College Republicans were tabling on the plaza, another student approached the table and wiped off a whiteboard with their hand. To the side of the table, that student and one of the students tabling for the College Republicans started to argue about free speech and gender. The visiting student then assaulted the tabling student, knocking them to the ground and tearing their shirt. Police have identified the individual involved and issued two Class B misdemeanor citations--for simple assault and property damage.”

Rebecca Walsh · said 2026-11-03 · reported 2026-11-04

Walsh described the sequence of events leading to the assault and the issuance of two Class B misdemeanor citations.