Which Way, L.A.?

Hate Crimes, Race and the Media

Nine black juveniles--nine of them girls--are on trial for assaulting three white women in Long Beach. The defendants are accused of hate crimes. How common are hate crime charges against minorities who attack whites? Is the case getting the attention it deserves?

By Warren Olney • Jan 5, 2007 • 30m Listen

Nine black juveniles--nine of them girls--are on trial for assaulting three white women in Long Beach. The defendants are accused of hate crimes. How common are hate crime charges against minorities who attack whites? Is the case getting the attention it deserves?

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Karen Radziner
Managing Producer, To the Point & Which Way LA?
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA

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Which Way, L.A.?

Hate Crimes, Race and the Media

Nine black juveniles--nine of them girls--are on trial for assaulting three white women in Long Beach. The defendants are accused of hate crimes. How common are hate crime charges against minorities who attack whites? Is the case getting the attention it deserves?

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Which Way, L.A.?

Hate Crimes, Race and the Media

Nine black juveniles--nine of them girls--are on trial for assaulting three white women in Long Beach. The defendants are accused of hate crimes. How common are hate crime charges against minorities who attack whites? Is the case getting the attention it deserves?

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