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Virginia Police Clear White Teens of Hate Crime Allegations

2/20/2026

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A Virginia police department cleared White juveniles of hate crime allegations after a complaint by Dr. Onwubiko Agozino, Black Virginia Tech professor.
Agozino reported White men played music and tossed ice outside his home, claiming it was racially charged.
New River Valley Indivisible condemned the act, saying it was intended to intimidate.
Police found no hate crime and said juveniles were clearing snow from their truck after a gathering.

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A Virginia police department cleared White juveniles of hate crime allegations after a complaint by Dr. Onwubiko Agozino, Black Virginia Tech professor.
Agozino reported White men played music and tossed ice outside his home, claiming it was racially charged.
New River Valley Indivisible condemned the act, saying it was intended to intimidate.
Police found no hate crime and said juveniles were clearing snow from their truck after a gathering.