Martese Johnson, a member of UVA's Honor Committee, was arrested outside a Charlottesville, VA pub, in a bloody confrontation that was caught on video. Although some reports say a fake ID prompted the arrest, Johnson was charged with resisting arrest and profane swearing or intoxication in public.

Here are some reaction on social media to the incident curated by staff at The Atlanta Journal‑Constitution

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Carleigh Knight (left) and her sister, Natalie Rogovin, look at Christmas ornaments while shopping at Kudzu Antiques + Modern in Decatur on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. (Natrice Miller/AJC)

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