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Except this happens a lot more, independent of race.

>Now one might righfully argue that this case is not just ludicrous but also racist.

Purely based on the fact the defendant and his girlfriend are black? No, I think not.

No, one might not rightfully argue this case is racist, based on the evidence provided.

What, in the story, suggests to you that this case is racist?

why the downvote?

I did't downvote, but I guess it's for implying (without any other data or statistics) that if something bad happens to a member of a group X, then it is an act of prejudice against this group.

Because you haven't cited enough evidence to support the charge of racism.

Racist? A black defendant doesn't make a case racist. You have to prove that they were charged because of their race. Making a race charge is nonsense.