Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park
Merlin Lu, a 21-year-old man, was charged with hate crimes for burning a cross in Grant Park, Chicago, on June 9. Lu faces four felony and four misdemeanor charges, including arson and damage to city property. He claimed his protest was unrelated to race, despite the historical implications.
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