Minnesota Woman Charged After Using Racial Slur Against Black Child at Playground
A Minnesota woman faces misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges for using a racial slur against a Black child at a playground, captured on video. The family received over $1.1 million.
Overview
- A Minnesota woman faces misdemeanor disorderly conduct charges for using a racial slur against a Black child at a playground, an incident captured in a viral video.
- The woman faces potential penalties including up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine if convicted for her actions involving the racial slur.
- The Black child's father revealed his son is autistic, requiring close parental supervision, which highlighted the child's vulnerability during the incident.
- Following the incident, the NAACP Rochester chapter and a separate donation page successfully raised over $1.1 million to support the Black child's family.
- The charges and significant public response highlight community condemnation of racial slurs and support for victims of such discriminatory acts.
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Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally, focusing on factual reporting of the charges, the incident, and community reactions. They present information from the criminal complaint, the defendant's fundraising efforts, and statements from officials and community leaders without injecting editorial bias. The coverage maintains an objective tone, allowing the facts and various perspectives to speak for themselves.
"The woman has since used the incident to raise more than $800,000 after she appealed for help with relocating."
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FAQ
Shiloh Hendrix has been charged with three counts of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for using racial slurs against a Black autistic child at a Rochester park.
The confrontation occurred after the Black autistic boy took an applesauce pouch from a diaper bag belonging to the woman, which led to her chasing and verbally attacking him with racial slurs.
The incident went viral, drawing significant public attention and condemnation, and the NAACP Rochester chapter and other groups raised over $1.1 million in donations to support the child's family.
The child's father disclosed that his son is autistic and requires close parental supervision, highlighting the child's vulnerability during the incident.
Yes, Shiloh Hendrix set up an online fundraiser which raised over $800,000, and it attracted attention because some donations came from supporters expressing white nationalist views.
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