Cross Burning Suspect: This Was No Hate Crime
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June 18, 2026
A university student now facing hate crime charges over a burning cross in Chicago's Grant Park says his protest against President Trump was misconstrued. Police on Wednesday said 21-year-old Merlin Lu was arrested Monday and hit with four felony counts—including two hate crime charges—and four misdemeanors tied to...
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