Chicago police charge a 21-year-old man in connection with a cross burning in Grant Park on June 9. Multiple outlets report that the incident led to his arrest and the filing of hate crime charges, along with additional arson-related and other counts. CBS News says the burning cross’s flames were visible to people passing by nearby Columbus Drive. NBC reports the man is charged with two felony hate crime counts and other counts. Other coverage describes a broader set of charges, including several felony and misdemeanor counts related to the incident. Police say the suspect was identified after images were released and he was taken into custody following the investigation. One report also says the man admitted to setting the fire and discussed his motive in an interview with a TV station. The cross burning occurs in a public park, and the case is now before the courts as prosecutors pursue hate crime allegations and related offenses.
21-year-old charged with hate crime after cross burning in Chicago’s Grant Park
Chicago police charge a 21-year-old man in connection with a cross burning in Grant Park on June 9. Multiple outlets report that the incident led to his arrest and the filing of hate crime charges, al...
- A cross was set on fire in Chicago’s Grant Park on June 9.
- A 21-year-old man is arrested and charged in connection with the incident.
- Police file hate crime charges along with arson-related and other counts.
- The burning flames were visible from Columbus Drive to people nearby.
- The suspect admitted involvement and, in at least one report, discussed his motive in a TV interview.
The suspect disclosed his motive for setting the cross on fire in an interview with a TV station
7 hours agoPolice in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park
8 hours agoPolice in Chicago say a 21-year-old man has been charged with a hate crime, arson and other offenses for a cross that was set on fire in a park
8 hours agoMerlin Lu faces felony and misdemeanor charges after police released images of a suspect fleeing the sceneA 21- year old man who admitted to setting fire to a cross in Chicago’s Grant Park last week is now in police custody on hate crime charges, per Chicago police.Merlin Lu was arrested and charged with four felony and four misdemeanor counts related to the incident on 9 June. Continue reading...
10 hours agoThe flames from the cross burning in the middle of Grant Park were visible to anyone driving or walking down Columbus Drive.
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