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Hate crime charges in Rehoboth, animal cruelty case, dating in Delaware

By Tammy Paolino, Delaware News Journal,

1 day ago

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5 juveniles charged with hate crimes after Rehoboth Beach incident

Community groups are speaking out after police charged five juveniles with hate crimes in Rehoboth Beach on Saturday, reports Shannon Marvel McNaught.

“Late at night, five teens approached three women and indicated ‘their behavior in public was not appropriate,’ police said in a news release. One of the teens fired an Airsoft gun at the women before they all got into a car and left the area, according to police, Shannon reports.

" ‘The only reason the suspects stopped to confront the victims was due to their perception of the (victims') sexual orientation,’ the release said.

“CAMP Rehoboth, a nonprofit with headquarters near where the incident occurred, and, jointly, local nonprofits Speak Out Against Hate and Sussex Pride, have issued statements addressing the incident.’’ Learn more here.

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