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Pittsburgh couple faces sentencing for smoke bomb attack during protest

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Pittsburgh couple faces sentencing for smoke bomb attack during protest

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  • A **Pittsburgh couple** has been sentenced for their involvement in a protest that injured an officer with a **homemade explosive**.
  • Brian DiPippa, **37**, received a **five-year prison** sentence, while his wife, Krystal Martinez-DiPippa, **42**, got three years of **probation**.
  • The incident occurred during a protest over **transgender rights** at the University of Pittsburgh on April 18, 2023.
  • DiPippa threw smoke bombs at the officers, resulting in injury to a campus police sergeant who now faces long-term health issues.
  • As part of the plea deal, the couple must also pay nearly **$50,000** in restitution and perform **community service**.

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