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Suspect charged with hate crime, burning cross in Grant Park released from custody pending trial
A 21-year-old man from Naperville facing hate crime charges after a burning cross was found in Grant Park has been released from custody pending his trial. Prosecutors say he claimed he wanted to send a message to the Trump administration.
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What happenedSuspect charged with hate crime, burning cross in Grant Park released from custody pending trial.
The headline splitWLS / ABC7 Chicago frames it as "Suspect charged with hate crime, burning cross in Grant Park released from custody pendin...". The Grand Rapids Press (MLive) frames it as "Road-rage suspect charged with assault with intent to murder".
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Suspect charged with hate crime, burning cross in Grant Park released from custody pending trial
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A 21-year-old man from Naperville facing hate crime charges after a burning cross was found in Grant Park has been released from custody pending his trial. Prosecutors say he claimed he wan...
