COLUMBUS -- Of those arrested the past two weekends in regard to the disturbances in the campus area, only 2 have been confirmed as Ohio State students.  The two arrested students have been referred to the Office of Judicial Affairs and have been charged with violations of the Code of Student Conduct.  Their cases are now going through the judicial process and have not yet been resolved.

Several other students received citations from Columbus police for such offenses as underage drinking or excessive noise.  Those charges do not fall under the jurisdiction of the Code of Student Conduct.

Eight other students have been identified from the Web photos as having participated in varying degrees in the disruptions.  These have been referred to the Ohio State University Police Department for investigation.  If their participation in these acts is substantiated, they will be referred to Judicial Affairs and/or Columbus Police for appropriate follow-up.

To date, we have received 3 videotapes and one set of still photos.  Two rewards of  $250 each have been paid for videotapes.  Rewards of up to $250 are offered to those who provide tapes or photos or other information that leads to an arrest or a referral to Judicial Affairs.  There is no reward for identifying those depicted on the Web site; persons are asked to provide that information in the spirit of civic responsibility.  Numerous tips have been received and 8 students have been identified as a result of the Web postings.

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