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6 Massachusetts teens charged with hate crimes after alleged 'slave auction' on Snapchat

  • Six juveniles aged 13-14 were charged with making threats and holding a "mock slave auction" on Snapchat targeting two Black classmates.
  • Charges included interference with civil rights and witness interference, resulting in suspension from Southwick Regional School.
  • Authorities described the behavior of the students as "vile, cruel, and contemptible," with the school district emphasizing consequences for racism and discrimination.
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Massachusetts investigators pursue six 8th graders who created a mock slave auction on Snapchat

Investigators in Massachusetts are pursuing criminal charges against six juveniles who they say participated in a hateful, racist online chat that included heinous language, threats, and a mock slave auction.

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6 Massachusetts students accused of online racial bullying including 'mock slave auction'

The Hampden District Attorney's Office accused the six Southwick students of "facilitating and participating in a hateful, racist online chat."

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6 eighth graders face criminal charges over 'hateful and racist' online chat: DA

Six eighth graders face criminal charges in connection with "hateful and racist comments" made on Snapchat that allegedly included a mock slave auction, officials said.

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6 Massachusetts students face charges for allegedly holding mock slave auctions on Snapchat

The Hampden County District Attorney has filed criminal charges against six middle school students accused of race-based bullying​ in Southwick.

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Six middle schoolers face criminal charges for ‘racist online chat’ on Snapchat

Six eighth grade students in Massachusetts were charged Thursday with threats to commit a crime after their social media conversation came to light and was deemed racist by local authorities.

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REPORT: Eighth Graders Criminally Charged For Alleged ‘Hateful And Racist Comments’

Six eighth graders have been charged Thursday over making "hateful and racist comments" in a group chat that included threats and a mock slave auction.

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