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Six Men Facing Hate Crime Charges After Slashing Pride Flags in Georgia Sparks …
As Pride Month comes to an end, a group of men caught tearing Pride flags in Atlanta, Georgia, are now facing hate crime charges.
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Four Arrested After Pride Flags Slashed in Midtown Atlanta; Hate Crime Charges Considered
Atlanta, Georgia – Security camera footage released by the Atlanta Police Department shows a group of six young men vandalizing Pride flags at a rainbow crosswalk in Midtown Atlanta on June 24. The incident, which occurred before dawn, involved the individuals using knives to slash the flags. Authorities have announced the arrest of four suspects in connection with the vandalism. Two additional suspects remain at large as the investigation continues. The Atlanta Police Department confirmed that it is considering hate crime charges for the individuals involved, underscoring the serious nature of the alleged offense. The incident has drawn attention to issues of community safety and tolerance in the city.
