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Michigan family speaks out after man pleads guilty to federal hate crime for attacking Black teen
Read full article: Michigan family speaks out after man pleads guilty to federal hate crime for attacking Black teenMONROE, Mich. – A Michigan man has pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for attacking a Black teen last year. He’s a lot stronger than I was at that age,” said Devin Freelon Sr. Shortly after Devin Freelon Jr. graduated high school, he was attacked and now has one last dental surgery to endure. We see that’s not the case,” said Freelon Sr.On Tuesday, Mouat pleaded guilty to willfully injuring the teen because of his race. More: Michigan man pleads guilty to federal hate crime for attacking Black teen
4 witnesses describe White Michigan man yelling racial slurs, attacking Black teen with chain bike lock
Read full article: 4 witnesses describe White Michigan man yelling racial slurs, attacking Black teen with chain bike lockFederal officials have revealed four different witness perspectives in the case of a White Monroe County man who is accused of yelling racial slurs and attacking a Black teenager with a chain bike lock.
Monroe County man appears in court after alleged racially motivated attack on teenager
Read full article: Monroe County man appears in court after alleged racially motivated attack on teenagerMONROE, Mich. A White man accused of attacking a Black teenager was formally charged Tuesday in what officials are calling a racially motivated crime in Monroe County. He then struck Freelon in the face with a weapon, according to officials. Lee James Mouat Jr. (WDIV)Family members said Freelon has a broken jaw, lost several teeth and has other injuries to his face. A probable cause conference is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 16, and a preliminary examination is scheduled for 10 a.m. June 23. Demonstrators gathered Monday at St. Marys Park in Monroe in solidarity with Freelon.