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Column: Lessons gleaned from a web of lies in Iowa
Chicago Tribune ^ | 20 May 2016 | Eric Zorn

Posted on 05/24/2016 10:31:44 PM PDT by BlackVeil

Let's take a look at the recent statement issued by Naperville residents Melvin Owens Jr. and his wife, Rosalind, on behalf of their 19-year-old son, Marcus.

"Marcus Owens and the entire Owens family would like to issue their deepest apologies to Marcus' friends, the Iowa City community, the University of Iowa, and the Iowa City Police Department for the misunderstandings and anxiety ...

(Excerpt) Read more at chicagotribune.com ...


TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Editorial; US: Iowa
KEYWORDS: fakehatecrime; fakehatecrimes; iowa
Much deceit and public uproar.
1 posted on 05/24/2016 10:31:44 PM PDT by BlackVeil
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To: healy61
FAKE! Fake Hate Crimes List

Ping me to Fake Hate Crime stories. Anyone is welcome to join the list. PM me and be informed of the latest fake hate crimes.

2 posted on 05/24/2016 10:32:49 PM PDT by BlackVeil ('The past is never dead. It's not even past.' William Faulkner)
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To: BlackVeil

Please add me to the Fake Hate Crimes list. Thank you.


3 posted on 05/24/2016 11:35:00 PM PDT by dsc (Any attempt to move a government to the left is a crime against humanity.)
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To: BlackVeil

So how many offenses were committed and no charges filed? Assault, battery, false reporting, underage drinking, public drunkenness, disturbing the peace...


4 posted on 05/25/2016 1:31:44 AM PDT by Ken H (Best election ever!)
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To: BlackVeil

When there are no consequences, nothing changes. This person and others like him will continue to ignore laws. The fake hate crimes will continue. The rush to judgement will continue. The vilification of officials will continue.

Net outcome is anarchy.


5 posted on 05/25/2016 1:39:46 AM PDT by NTHockey (Rules of engagement #1: Take no prisoners. And to the NSA trolls, FU)
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To: Ken H

Yes, any number of serious offenses. And it appears that the faker was aggressively assaulting others.


6 posted on 05/25/2016 2:01:43 AM PDT by BlackVeil ('The past is never dead. It's not even past.' William Faulkner)
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"Authorities have decided not to pursue charges against Owens, which seems both merciful and smart. This is the kind of ugliness that a university community should get behind itself as quickly as possible..."

Are you kidding me? No charges? Just get it behind them...until the next time.

Heck, maybe they can dig up a "participation trophy" for the kid while they're at it.

7 posted on 05/25/2016 4:59:54 AM PDT by moovova
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Heck, maybe they can dig up a "participation trophy" for the kid while they're at it.

The latest claim about this, is that fake hate crime hoaxers are only trying to "start a dialogue".

8 posted on 05/29/2016 6:00:55 PM PDT by BlackVeil ('The past is never dead. It's not even past.' William Faulkner)
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