Long-time Democratic lawmaker, Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, is asking university President Gregory L. Fenves to act quickly in requesting that misdemeanor charges against protesters who did not engage in “undisputed physical attacks” be dismissed.

Here is her full letter:

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