Lewd messages linked to University of Michigan regent who led campaign against pro-Palestinian students

University of Michigan regent Jordan Acker, who led efforts against pro-Palestinian student protesters, is linked to alleged obscene sexual comments made in a group chat. Messages provided to The Guardian attribute lewd remarks about a Democratic party strategist and a female U-M student, including a picture of her, to Acker. These revelations emerge just days before a heated primary convention election for two open U-M board of regents seats. The race for the university's governing body is particularly tense this year, with pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian candidates vying for positions. This development intensifies the local flashpoint over criticism of Israel on university campuses.