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Hate Crime Charge in Lower East Side Playground | New York City News
A Lower East Side playground turned violent when a 37-year-old man allegedly attacked a 12-year-old boy with a belt, leaving a cut on his shoulder—and using anti-gay slurs. Now facing hate crime charges, Kevin Maxwell was arrested in July and has pleaded not guilty. Prosecutors say this wasn’t just assault—it was bias-motivated violence that violates the city’s core values. The Legal Aid Society represents Maxwell as the case moves forward, underscoring how hate crimes can strike anywhere—and why accountability matters. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…
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