Man charged with hate crime over cross burning in Chicago park (opens original article in a new tab)

A man was charged with hate crime and arson after burning a cross in Chicago's Grant Park, with the act linked to racist symbols and white supremacy.

• A 21-year-old man was arrested and charged with hate crime and arson after burning a cross in Chicago's Grant Park
• The cross burning was linked to racist symbols and white supremacy, with the suspect denying hate crime allegations but acknowledging the historical significance of the act
• The suspect claimed his protest was against Donald Trump, not race or gender, and stated he built the cross alone without organizational support