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Again: Teen Tells "All Blacks To Leave" At NJ Store

Again: Teen Tells "All Blacks To Leave" At NJ Store

A 14-year-old girl was charged with bias intimidation and harassment, after grabbing a microphone at the Edgewater, NJ Whole Foods and saying, "All blacks leave the store" this past Saturday. The AP reports, "Edgewater police say the new case is being investigated as a possible 'copycat' situation," referring to two incidents at a Wal-Mart store in Washington Township, NJ, where a teen said, "Attention, Wal-Mart customers: All black people, leave the store now." The 16-year-old in the Washington Township case faces the same charges. more ›

Teen Could Face Year In Juvenile Hall For Racial Remark

Teen Could Face Year In Juvenile Hall For Racial Remark

Yesterday, NJ authorities announced that a 16-year-old boy was arrested for saying on a Wal-Mart store's P.A. system, "Attention, Wal-Mart customers: All black people, leave the store now." Gloucester County Prosecutor Sean Dalton said in a news conference, "This was an extremely disturbing event on many levels. Any statements like these that can cause harm or grave concern must be addressed as quickly we possibly can." more ›

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