Posted on 06/28/2020 4:47:06 PM PDT by E. Pluribus Unum
The FBI is investigating after an apparent noose was found in the locker of a black firefighter in Bloomington, Minnesota, a spokesperson for the bureau confirmed to CBS News. The incident was first made public by the city's mayor, who said Saturday that "a piece of rope resembling a noose" was discovered in the locker on June 15.
"I regret to inform you about some horrible news regarding an incident at one of the City's fire stations," Bloomington Mayor Tim Busse said in a statement. "A piece of rope tied into what appears to be a crude noose was discovered in the gear locker of a Black firefighter at a Bloomington fire station on June 15."
Bloomington is only about 10 miles away from Minneapolis, where the death of George Floyd set off worldwide protests against police brutality and racism.
Busse said the incident was reported to fire department leadership on June 23.
"I am disgusted, angry, and embarrassed by this cowardly act. To be clear, this incident is very serious and is being dealt with aggressively," Busse said. "The City of Bloomington, including the Fire Department, is committed to being a safe and respectful place to work for all employees. We will not tolerate or, in any way, condone such behavior."
The mayor noted the "history of nooses being used as a symbol of hate and intimidation and a tool of horrific violence," and said he recognizes "that learning about this incident may be particularly traumatic for our Black community members."
Another apparent noose was discovered earlier this month in the garage of Bubba Wallace, the only black full-time driver in NASCAR, who also helped lead the push to ban the Confederate flag from the organization's future events...
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“Another apparent noose was discovered earlier this month in the garage of Bubba Wallace, the only black full-time driver in NASCAR, who also helped lead the push to ban the Confederate flag from the organization’s future events...”
Look at that. They are still reporting it like it was a hate crime. The MSM are lying sacks of crap. This guy probably planted his own rope, and even if he didn’t then what would happen if a white person found a rope in their locker and called the FBI? Absolutely nothing.
The hoaxers have to place a few hundred thousand more neese in various locations to fit the narrative that “white supremacists” are running rampant and terrorizing the country.
“I must be crazy to say I think finding this “noose” amounts to absolutely nothing.”
You’re not crazy. A noose is not a racist symbol. It’s like some people have no knowledge of history and think black people were the only people to be lynched. I’m past being fed up over this nonsense.
If an Italian American cop found a dead fish in his locker, it would be immediately called a practical joke.
Has it been determined it is a hoax?
‘Cuz only a few whites in Bloomington, right ?
Supposed and alleged? No....
They stay on the west side.
I am assuming 100% from now on. If someone shows conclusive evidence to the contrary, I will consider it on the basis of evidence.
But from now on, in the absence of that, I assume a fake hate crime.
Yep, it goes on to say that the FBI determined it wasn’t a threat, but then includes a quote from Bubba to cast doubt on that determination. Pure propaganda.
Agreed! Noose = hoax. It is axiomatic.
its a hoax, 100%
Hussein Osama’s repopulation program, too many white people.
Plenty of skinnies on the East side.
More fake noose.
I can’t even remember the state, but has that female, who was burned, admitted it was a hoax yet?
Let’s see if the FBI sends 15 people there to investigate, process the DNA and arrest the fireman for a fake hate crime.
not yet
it wont happen until the cops first tell her they know shes lying
That video is a murder in Brooklyn on April 11.
Here's more information.
The victim was black, according to this photo.
I don't know whether the killer has been caught.
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