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Jury reaches split verdict in Shiloh Hendrix racial slur case
Summary by The Minneapolis Editorial Desk · Based on reporting by Joseph Swanson , KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC)
· July 24, 2026
· 1 min read
A jury has reached a verdict in the trial of a Minnesota woman who allegedly directed racial slurs at an 8-year-old girl with autism while at a Rochester playground. Shiloh Hendrix was found not guilty on the first count of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. Hendrix was found guilty of on the on the...
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Key takeaway PREVIOUS: Woman in viral racial slurs video charged by City of Rochester The incident back on April 28, 2025 sparked conversations about “First Amendment rights” and what constitutes “protected speech.
Why this matters in The Minneapolis
The split verdict in the Shiloh Hendrix case will likely resonate throughout the Twin Cities, where concerns about racial tensions and hate speech have been ongoing. As the city of Minneapolis continues to grapple with its own issues of racial equity and social justice, this case serves as a local test of the boundaries between free speech and disorderly conduct. The fact that Hendrix was found guilty on one count but not the other suggests that the jury drew a distinction between her interactions with the 8-year-old girl and the videographer, raising questions about how the law should balance the protection of vulnerable individuals with the protection of free speech. The community will be watching to see how this verdict informs future conversations about hate speech and its consequences in Minneapolis and beyond. The sentence of supervised probation, community service, and a fine may also spark discussion about the appropriate penalties for hate speech in the region.
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Published: July 24, 2026 ·
Source: KSTP 5 Eyewitness News (ABC) ·
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