Campus Debate Turns Violent. Now a University of Michigan Student Faces Charges.
6th November 2026
Washtenaw County prosecutors have authorized criminal charges against the University of Michigan student accused of assaulting conservative activists during a free-speech event on campus.
On Sunday, Nov. 1, Liberty Under Fire USA set up a table on the University of Michigan‘s campus to foster open political conversations. Instead, the group was met with violence.
Conservative political influencers Liz Benichou, Cam Higby, and Joe Redden arranged the event to hold conversations on free speech, the Michigan Senate race, plus Islam and the impacts it could have on American culture.
A sign at the table for passing students to answer asked, “Is Islam Compatible with the West?”
A student from the university, identified as Temulun Togochog, came up to the table to make a point about the sign. However, instead of engaging in conversation, she turned the encounter into a physical confrontation.
Benichou told Fox News that she witnessed Togochog approach the table and slap Redden, who was sitting behind the table, in the face with her phone. Moments later the student denied hitting him.