The judicial hearing for the three students accused of violating university rules during a July protest finished yesterday.
The hearing officer who heard the case is likely to reach a decision by Monday, said Robyn Stephens, one of the three students who defended themselves at the hearing.
Stephens, Justin Leto and Michelle Yates are all charged with failing to follow police orders to leave a balcony at the Osmond Building during a demonstration of the National Governors' Conference Annual Meeting in July. The students were arrested on July 10, but their criminal charges were dropped.
Penn State's Office of Judicial Affairs still charged the students with breaking two university rules. If found responsible, the students could face probation.
The students have said they had permission to be on the balcony and a First Amendment right to hold their demonstration.
Stephens said she is curious what the outcome of the hearing will be, but overall she was pleased yesterday that the students had a chance to tell their side.
"It was nice to be able to bring in all of our witnesses," Stephens said.
The hearing was closed to most observers, despite two additional seats being available, Stephens said.
