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Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies

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Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times
William Boucher, 24, faces four counts of aggravated battery in a public place and four counts of committing a hate crime, according to Cook County court and sheriff’s office records.
On the afternoon of June 6, someone accidentally spilled a drink on Boucher’s pants at the Starbucks at 40 W. Lake St., and the Rogers Park resident “became irate,” police said at the time.
He left the Starbucks and punched a 59-year-old homeless man “unprovoked,” police said. He also allegedly spit on Gerald Mitchell, 30, and a 34-year-old woman, both of whom are black.
What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.
 
Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.

I highly doubt you're going to see many people saying the guy shouldn't be charged heavily for his actions. Even if they don't believe in hate crime laws, I'm sure they still recognize the guy is a troubled mentally unstable douche.
 
Well ain't he a peach.
 
Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.

This article is highly misleading. He is going to jail for punching a guy not what he said.
there is a huge difference.
 
This article is highly misleading. He is going to jail for punching a guy not what he said.
there is a huge difference.

.....and a hugely important one at that.
 
From the story:

William Boucher, 24, faces four counts of aggravated battery in a public place and four counts of committing a hate crime, according to Cook County court and sheriff’s office records.
 
I highly doubt you're going to see many people saying the guy shouldn't be charged heavily for his actions. Even if they don't believe in hate crime laws, I'm sure they still recognize the guy is a troubled mentally unstable douche.

I'm all for him getting thrown in the slammer for assaulting the homeless dude, but I absolutely oppose thought crime enforcement.
 
Some people just need to be taken out back for a good "whoopin"

djl
 
Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.

I would have thought Mt. Greenwood or the southwest burbs (like Worth), but he's a Rogers Park product. I've passed this Starbucks hundreds of times, so it's a little crazy to think about.
 
I would have thought Mt. Greenwood or the southwest burbs (like Worth), but he's a Rogers Park product. I've passed this Starbucks hundreds of times, so it's a little crazy to think about.

Yeah, it's odd. Rogers Park is my neighborhood which is known as the home of old hippies, artists, a large Jewish community and a pretty laid back crowd.
 
I'm all for him getting thrown in the slammer for assaulting the homeless dude, but I absolutely oppose thought crime enforcement.

I think it's more that he spit on two black people and went on a racist rant that makes it a hate crime, rather than just the racist rant.

Spitting on someone is assault, spitting on someone because they are black is a hate crime.
 
I'm guessing he won't go to jail -- but he'll probably face some steep fines and I'd be willing to bet he's ordered to attend anger-management classes. The punch he landed on the guy was the worst offense by far. The rest were just a bunch of rude words.
 
What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis.
The article says he's from Rogers Park. Probably a tilted socialist Bernie-bot with a chip on his shoulder.
 
Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.



lol wut?


Gut is a nutball, literally riding to starbucks on a unicycle to start a racist rant and punch homeless people.


He's got mental issues. but throw the book at him, right?


Guy needs help. Also note the black dood didn't hold him down but was droppin knees to the kids face (which I don't fault him for, but lets be honest in reporting).



bottom line, crazy unicycle d00d with mental issues needs help, lashed out in a racist way for attention, got it.
 
I think it's more that he spit on two black people and went on a racist rant that makes it a hate crime, rather than just the racist rant.

Spitting on someone is assault, spitting on someone because they are black is a hate crime.

Why should someone be charged with a crime for spitting on you but not for spitting on me?
 
Man accused of saying, ‘Shut up, slave,’ at Starbucks faces felonies – Chicago Sun-Times What a stand up guy. I would of bet money that this tool was from bridgeport, the neighborhood of quite a few white nationalists and neo-Nazis. Counting down to the usual suspects either downplaying his actions or crying outrage over his hatecrime charge.

He hit people, spit on people. Those are the felonies. The thread title has nothing to do with the felonies.
 
Why should someone be charged with a crime for spitting on you but not for spitting on me?

They would be charged with a crime for spitting on you? Unless you live in some other country and not Ohio, like your location entry suggests.
 
They would be charged with a crime for spitting on you? Unless you live in some other country and not Ohio, like your location entry suggests.

But not for a hate crime.
 
Or a conservative and one of the good nazis that Trump spoke about.
He's a self described socialist and Cubs fan who enjoys bunnies, unicycles, juggling, and coffee (no doubt with a hell of a lot of non-GMO, organic soy milk).
 
But not for a hate crime.
If their motivation was to do with your perceived race, religion, gender, nationality etc., they could be.
 
lol wut?


Gut is a nutball, literally riding to starbucks on a unicycle to start a racist rant and punch homeless people.


He's got mental issues. but throw the book at him, right?


Guy needs help. Also note the black dood didn't hold him down but was droppin knees to the kids face (which I don't fault him for, but lets be honest in reporting).



bottom line, crazy unicycle d00d with mental issues needs help, lashed out in a racist way for attention, got it.

Makes you wonder what he had done if some homeless white guy had spilled coffee on him? Would he have smiled or started a tirade about redneck crackers?
Some people need some mental adjustment, esp this guy. The target or their anger doesn't always matter.
So what if he had went on a tirade about some poor white slob? Would we even hear about it?
Punish the guy for the crime he committed. White, black, green or purple..who the hell gives a crap?
 
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