A viral TikTok video sparked nationwide outrage as Shiloh Hendrix, a woman from Rochester, Minnesota, faces two misdemeanor charges for allegedly using a racial slur against an autistic 8-year-old boy at a park. The incident, which began when the child took an applesauce pouch, escalated when Hendrix reportedly reacted angrily, later repeating the slur toward the boy’s father. Despite pleading not guilty, the case has drawn intense scrutiny, with Hendrix launching a crowdfunding campaign that raised over $800,000 amid fears for her family’s safety after personal information leaked online. Jury selection has begun, underscoring how social media can amplify real-world consequences.
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