Conservative commentator Michael Knowles — whose appearance at the University of Pittsburgh sparked protests and the arrest and conviction of two people who set off smoke bombs and fireworks outside the venue — is coming back to the Oakland campus on April 7. The event at 7 p. She said Knowles was interested in coming back to Pitt. Registered student organizations are permitted to invite outside speakers of their choosing to campus if they follow University guidelines and the law.
When police officers formed a barrier to prevent protesters from entering the rear of the building, Brian, concealed by his wife Krystal DiPippa, ignited and threw a large explosive firework into the group of officers, causing a loud explosion and injuries to several officers.
Brian DiPippa also was sentenced in January to five years in prison. We look forward to hosting a productive, insightful event. She also said that the group received no money from Student Government Board allocations to host the event. Pitt lalter rescinded the security fee after getting push back from the groups. Susan Jones is editor of the University Times. Reach her at suejones pitt.
Have a story idea or news to share? Share it with the University Times. Follow the University Times on Twitter and Facebook. Skip to main content. University of Pittsburgh. Pitt Home my. Speaker whose Pitt appearance sparked protests is coming back By SUSAN JONES Conservative commentator Michael Knowles — whose appearance at the University of Pittsburgh sparked protests and the arrest and conviction of two people who set off smoke bombs and fireworks outside the venue — is coming back to the Oakland campus on April 7.
