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Rochester Attorney Files Misdemeanor Against Racial Slur Offender

8/27/2025

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The Rochester City Attorney’s Office intends to file a misdemeanor complaint against Shiloh Hendrix for using a racial slur.
The complaint includes three counts of disorderly conduct, each carrying a possible penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The incident, recorded on video, generated significant public attention and a GoFundMe raised over $340,000 for the affected child's family.
Mayor Kim Norton recognized the incident's turmoil and its effects on communities of color.

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Story summary

The Rochester City Attorney’s Office intends to file a misdemeanor complaint against Shiloh Hendrix for using a racial slur.
The complaint includes three counts of disorderly conduct, each carrying a possible penalty of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The incident, recorded on video, generated significant public attention and a GoFundMe raised over $340,000 for the affected child's family.
Mayor Kim Norton recognized the incident's turmoil and its effects on communities of color.