Who is James Carlson? Millionaire Richard Tarlow’s Son Arrested During Columbia University Protest

James Carlson (age 40, born in May 1984) is an animal rights lawyer and better known for being the son of Richard and Sandy Carlson Tarlow. His parents were big shots in advertising, running a company called Carlson & Partners. They handled big names like Ralph Lauren, Revlon, Victoria’s Secret, and Neutrogena.

James started his career working with the Humane Society of the U.S. as a litigation fellow from 2014 to 2016. He also went undercover to investigate animal abuse in dairy farms and slaughterhouses.

However, before his legal career, At the age of 21, Carlson was arrested during a demonstration in San Francisco, where a police officer sustained skull fractures after being struck by an unknown object during clashes with protesters.

The rally was organized by Anarchist Action, which protested the Group of Eight summits held in Scotland the preceding week.

James faced charges including rioting, resisting arrest, and wearing a mask. The case was eventually dropped two years later following James’s completion of a pretrial diversion program.

James Carlson Arrested by NYPD During Protest at Columbia University

James Carlson was arrested by the NYPD. The charges against him included burglary and illegal entry after he allegedly entered Columbia’s Hamilton Hall (Hind’ Hall).

Reports indicate that Carlson believed to be the oldest among the protesters arrested inside Hamilton Hall, was confronted by a member of the maintenance staff. His presence at various protests around the city, particularly following Israel’s offensive in Gaza, was noted by NYPD officials.

During a protest near the Columbia campus on April 20, he was involved in a chaotic incident. He reportedly grabbed an Israeli flag from a 22-year-old man and fled, leading to a pursuit.

Other individuals in the crowd allegedly threw rocks at the man, while Carlson was captured on video setting the flag on fire using a lighter, as per a criminal complaint.

Court records show that James has pleaded not guilty to charges of arson and criminal mischief. The Manhattan District Attorney’s office is investigating the incident as a potential hate crime, according to a spokesperson.

Carlson married to model Kim Heyrman

James Carlson is happily married to Washington-based model Kim Heyrman, and they have two children. They live in a $3.4 million Brooklyn brownstone townhouse in New York.

Their home has four bedrooms spread over two floors, with four wood-burning fireplaces, including two on the parlor floor, as noted by Zillow.

Outside, there’s a large lawn and porch in front of the main house, while between the two houses, there’s a beautiful garden with a decked porch and mature trees, one with a wooden swing.

What did we find out about James Carlson?

James Carlson was born in May 1984 in Brooklyn, United States, to his late mother, Sandy Carlson Tarlow, and father, Richard Tarlow. He completed his graduation from the University of California at Santa Cruz, earning a bachelor’s degree in Community Studies.

Following his undergraduate studies, James also attended Brooklyn Law School in 2014. During his time there, he served as co-chair of an active Animal Legal Defense Fund Student Chapter in his final year.

Before entering law school, he gained experience working on farmed animal welfare initiatives as a researcher and campaign coordinator for various nonprofit organizations.

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James Carlson FAQs

Ques: What is James Carlson’s age?

Ans: Carlson is 40 years old.

Ques: What are James Carlson’s other names?

Ans: Cody Carlson and Cody Tarlow.

Ques: Who is James Carlson’s wife?

Ans: Kim Heyrman