Possible Hate Crime: Noose Found Outside Valrico, FL African-American Church

[Ian David]

Possible Hate Crime: Noose Found Outside Valrico Church
Donna Deegan Created: 3/30/2009 4:59:06 PM Updated: 3/30/2009 10:32:33 PM

VALRICO, FL -- The pastor of a predominately African-American church in Valrico says a "lynching station" with a noose was erected outside his church some time over the weekend.

Pastor Antonio Hawkins says he was "disturbed" by what he found in the backyard of Exciting Faith Alive in Valrico.

The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office is investigating and says the person or persons responsible could be charged with trespassing. A hate crime enhancer could also be added to the charge.

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The "lynching station" was made from items laying around the church, like tires, PVC piping and wood. A vine was used to make the noose.


More:
http://www.firstcoastnews.com/news/florida/news-article.aspx?storyid=134946&catid=4

[TomClash]

1. When the police catch the perpetrator

Put his neck in that noose.:mad:

[fascisthunter]

2. of all the major issues in the World, these idiots are stuck on hating a race

[GuyJello]

3. The nooses became popular in NYC last year

Repeated cases were reported, included one in Columbia University against an African American teacher.