Okay, I gotta back up here: CPD, etc ""has"" charged this doofus with hate crimes.
A man is due in court Thursday on hate crime charges, after a burning cross was found in Grant Park.
Merlin Lu is facing several charges including arson and committing a hate crime.
The 21-year-old was arrested at his home after a burning wooden cross was found in Grant Park. A passerby captured video of the incident on June 9.
The burning cross is widely considered to be a symbol of racist hatred.
The investigation involved the Chicago Police Major Crimes Division, Illinois State Police, U.S. Marshals, and the FBI.
Investigators released a picture of a suspect allegedly leaving the area near Columbus and Balbo.
Father Michael Pfleger of St. Sabina Church had offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to a suspect.
Lu will face a judge later Thursday. It's unclear if Lu may eventually face federal charges. https://abc7chicago.com/post/chicago-crime-suspect-merlin-lu-21-due-court-hate-charges-burning-cross-found-grant-park/19321872/
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