Cornel West, others arrested at Supreme Court won't be prosecuted

Cornel West and other protesters arrested Sunday on the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in an offshoot of the Occupy Wall Street movement will not be prosecuted.

Earlier reports had indicated that a hearing would be held for West and 18 other demonstrators, with a return to court at a later date. But prosecutors have decided not to press charges, according to the Associated Press.

Charges had included refusing to leave the grounds of the Supreme Court and demonstrating on court grounds with signs, which is prohibited. Ann Wilcox, a legal advisor to the protesters, had predicted a not-guilty plea from members of the group....