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"BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) A Burlington judge has thrown out a case against a University of Vermont student accused of using "explicitly racist and threatening language" against black students and diversity initiatives on campus."This is a case that never should have been brought against him," said Ben Luna, Wesley Richter's lawyer.
In October, the UVM continuing education student was cited by police for a charge of disorderly conduct after university officials said he used "explicitly racist and threatening language" against black students and diversity initiatives on campus. But after nearly two months of review, a Burlington judge has decided there was no probable cause and on Tuesday dismissed the case.
"It is what it is. We put our best case forward. The judge looked at the law. We see it differently, but that's what the process is for," said Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George. George confirmed that her office received the judge's decision, which remains private under seal. But George says she still backs the decision to file the charge in the first place. "What we allege he did, we still allege he did. It just didn't rise to the level of a hate crime."
While courtroom discussion revealed statements were made in a phone conversation, exactly what Richter allegedly said still remains unknown. Police, prosecutors and university officials have declined to release details, and an affidavit that would have revealed them was never made public since the judge never found probable cause.
"This opinion is a victory for the first amendment. This opinion is a victory for free speech on university campuses," Luna said" - Source
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"BURLINGTON, Vt. (WCAX) A Burlington judge has thrown out a case against a University of Vermont student accused of using "explicitly racist and threatening language" against black students and diversity initiatives on campus."This is a case that never should have been brought against him," said Ben Luna, Wesley Richter's lawyer.
In October, the UVM continuing education student was cited by police for a charge of disorderly conduct after university officials said he used "explicitly racist and threatening language" against black students and diversity initiatives on campus. But after nearly two months of review, a Burlington judge has decided there was no probable cause and on Tuesday dismissed the case.
"It is what it is. We put our best case forward. The judge looked at the law. We see it differently, but that's what the process is for," said Chittenden County State's Attorney Sarah George. George confirmed that her office received the judge's decision, which remains private under seal. But George says she still backs the decision to file the charge in the first place. "What we allege he did, we still allege he did. It just didn't rise to the level of a hate crime."
While courtroom discussion revealed statements were made in a phone conversation, exactly what Richter allegedly said still remains unknown. Police, prosecutors and university officials have declined to release details, and an affidavit that would have revealed them was never made public since the judge never found probable cause.
"This opinion is a victory for the first amendment. This opinion is a victory for free speech on university campuses," Luna said" - Source
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This is not only for free speech but also against the heavy hand of PC zealots. It's about time students and people start standing up against such totalitarian enforcement.
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