Merlin Lu, a 21-year-old man, has been arrested and charged with four felony and four misdemeanor counts related to a cross burning incident in Grant Park, Chicago, which occurred on June 9. According to Chicago police, Lu admitted to setting fire to the cross. The police released images of a suspect fleeing the scene prior to his arrest.
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Man arrested and charged with hate crime for cross burning in Chicago park
Merlin Lu, 21, has been charged with multiple counts, including felony and misdemeanor charges, for setting fire to a cross in Grant Park, Chicago. The incident took place on June 9, and Lu admitted to the act, leading to his arrest by the police.
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