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Free Beacon Jessica Costescu

Jessica Costescu is a staff writer for the Washington Free Beacon. She graduated from the Georgetown University School of Foreign Service with a major in International Politics and a concentration in Foreign Policy. She also holds an Associate Degree in Administration of Justice from Cypress College. She can be reached at costescu@freebeacon.com


‘Amazing what $$$$ can do’: New Text Messages Show Columbia Deans Sneering at ‘Privilege’ of Jewish Students

House Committee on Education releases newly obtained text messages from Susan Chang-Kim, Matthew Patashnick, Cristen Kromm, and Josef Sorett

July 2, 2024

Meet the Rich Kids, Professors, and Activists Arrested at Columbia in April

The Washington Free Beacon’s guide to occupying a Columbia campus building

July 2, 2024

Columbia Dean Calls Cops on Free Beacon Reporter

We wanted to ask Columbia College dean Josef Sorett questions. He summoned the police—after calling to defund the NYPD in 2020. 

June 21, 2024

Manhattan DA Drops Charges Against 30 Columbia Protesters Arrested Over Campus Building Occupation

Prosecutor cites lack of evidence, lack of criminal history, and internal discipline at Columbia in decision to dismiss trespassing cases

June 20, 2024

MacKenzie Scott Gives Millions to Philly Nonprofit Tied to Anti-Israel Penn Encampment

Bread & Roses Community Fund, flush with cash from Bezos's ex-wife, honors Philly Palestine Coalition with 'Victory is Ours Award'

June 19, 2024

Scholar Who Accused Israel of Genocide Will No Longer Lead University of Minnesota Holocaust Center—But May Become Professor as Consolation Prize

Following intense pressure, school pauses search for Holocaust center director until 2025-26 academic year

June 14, 2024

Harvard Student Facing Criminal Charges for Accosting Israeli Classmate Lands Job in DC Public Defender's Office

'Thank you for your commitment to our clients, Ibrahim!' says public defender's office

June 11, 2024

He Accused Israel of Genocide Days After Oct. 7. The University of Minnesota Tapped Him To Lead Its Genocide Studies Center.

University's appointment of Raz Segal prompted resignations from two Center for Holocaust and Genocide Studies advisory board members

June 10, 2024
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