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Man goes on minutes-long racist rant against utility workers in Raleigh neighborhood

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2 months ago

November 15, 2024

www.youtube.com – WRAL – 2024-11-15 08:51:47

SUMMARY: A disturbing video surfaced of a Raleigh man launching a racist tirade at utility workers, even swinging a shovel at them. Despite the incident gaining significant attention, Raleigh Police determined no crimes were committed, and thus no charges were filed against the man. A local attorney supported this decision, citing First Amendment rights that allow for offensive speech without criminal consequences. Community leaders expressed concerns about the safety of marginalized groups amid rising divisiveness. Advocacy is growing for stronger laws to protect utility workers from similar aggressions, though North Carolina has yet to enact such measures.

Raleigh police say no charges will be filed against a man who went on a racist tirade in a north Raleigh neighborhood. Cellphone video of the incident has received a lot of attention online in recent weeks. In the nearly four-minute video, the man yells racist insults at utility workers and even swings a shovel at them. The video, seemingly captured by one of the workers, has a caption in Spanish that translates to: “The way we’re treated while we earn an honest living.”

Raleigh police told WRAL Investigates that “after investigating the incident and speaking with all parties involved, it has been determined that no crime occurred.”

WRAL Investigates then asked for clarity on why the incident did not constitute the crime of “communicating threats” or “ethnic intimidation,” but Raleigh police did not respond.

Durham-based attorney Daniel Meier, who does not have any connection to this case, agreed with the police department’s conclusion.

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ncnewsline.com – Christine Zhu – 2025-01-21 18:17:00

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Jackson joins lawsuit against Trump tied to 14th Amendment | North Carolina

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