Pittsburgh couple pleads guilty for disturbing protests on University of Pittsburgh campus with somke bombs and fireworks

(Story written by Noah Haswell of Beaver County Radio, Published on September 11th, 2024 at 9:49 A.M.)

(Pittsburgh, PA) After a protest on the University of Pittsburgh’s campus last year, a Pittsburgh couple has pleaded guilty in court for throwing smoke bombs and setting off fireworks. Bryan and Krystal DiPippa were involved in an incident in which Bryan let off two smoke bombs near a bunch of patrons waiting for a guest speaker. Several police were also injured when the fireworks were thrown by the couple after police were trying to stop various other protesters. Both were charged with obstruction and law enforcement during civil disorder, while Bryan faces one conspiracy charge. A judge gave a sentencing for the couple for the date of January 6, 2025, and they also are looking at up to five years in prison, a fine of $250,000, or both.