(BALTIMORE, MD, 3/14/2022) – The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation’s largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed hate crime charges for three Maryland eighth-grade students accused of threatening to kill Black classmates.
The three students are accused of posting threatening, racist images on Snapchat and Instagram. The students reportedly threatened to kill Black classmates, and the pictures displayed firearms. Frederick County police found that some of the firearms in the pictures were fake, one was real. The three students have been charged with hate crimes, and one student was charged with possession of a firearm by a minor.
SEE: Three Maryland Eighth Graders Accused of Brandishing Guns and Threatening Black Students on Social Media Are Charged with Hate Crimes
https://www.yahoo.com/now/going-face-serious-consequences-three-183000057.html
In a statement, CAIR’s Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry said:
“This disturbing and deeply unfortunate incident is a reminder that the dangers of racism and bigotry also impact children and can have serious consequences. We welcome law enforcement’s swift response to the threats and encourage local leaders to lead the way and help set the tone for the community to come together to heal and commit to opposing the spread of hate.”
Chaudry noted that CAIR condemned the threats last week.
SEE: CAIR Condemns Racist Threats Against Black Students in Maryland, Racist Message on Electronic Street Sign
She said CAIR and the American Muslim community stand in solidarity with all those challenging antisemitism, anti-Black racism, xenophobia, Islamophobia, and white supremacy.
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CONTACT: CAIR Office in Maryland Director Zainab Chaudry, [email protected], 410-971-6062