A writer for James Madison University's student newspaper, "The Breeze," conceded to a charge of trespassing Friday. The charge was handed out by the university's judiciary system.

Katie Hibson was charged after she entered a dorm to work on a story about an alleged "peeping tom." She said she followed a university policy and was escorted by a dorm resident.

Hibson says the charges are a violation of her First Amendment rights.

She had the backing of a group of students and faculty, and she had an attorney.

"On principal, I still want to fight it, because I still believe I didn't do anything wrong. I think First Amendment rights were violated. But at the same time, I have to get back to my classes," says Hibson.

The paper's editor-in-chief, Tim Chapman, was also charged in the incident, but the charges against him were dropped Thursday.

Chapman reacted to the trespassing charge that was given to Hibson.

"It's not going to change the way we approach stories, if we need to. Obviously we're going to try harder next time to please the people involved," says Chapman.

Students rallied for "The Breeze" writers during their judicial hearings Thursday.

"Any violation of those First Amendment rights that were held sacred by the founders, that needs to be addressed here at the university because this university is part of the Commonwealth of Virginia. Through the constitutional amendments, they need to recognize also that they have to follow these as well," says John Scott, an opinion writer for "The Breeze."

The case has gained attention across Virginia and has been reported on several national blogs. The ACLU of Virginia sent a letter to the university Monday expressing its concerns with the charges against the student journalists.

A spokesperson says the university has a policy of not commenting on student judicial matters.