Event Brief
Teens Cleared of Hate Crime Allegations in Virginia
Filed: Feb 20, 2026 at 1:04 PM ET
Summary: Police refuted claims by a Black professor of a racist attack by white juveniles.
WHO: Professor Onwubiko Agozino
WHAT: Hate crime allegations
WHEN: Feb 20, 2026 at 12:16 PM ET
WHERE: Christiansburg
WHY: Allegations were found to be unfounded by police
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