Chicago woman speaks out after downtown hate crime attack

The Brief

  • A man is charged with hate crime and aggravated battery after allegedly attacking three women downtown.
  • Victim, identified only as Jada for safety, says the attack shattered her trust in people.
  • CAIR Chicago condemns violence fueled by racial hatred and commends prosecutors for pursuing charges.

CHICAGO A Chicago woman is speaking out after she says she was attacked in a downtown hate crime, describing a moment that has left her shaken and distrustful. For safety, she is identified only as Jada.

Chicago police say 36-year-old Edwin Barron faces hate crime and aggravated battery charges for allegedly attacking three women the night of March 5 in downtown.

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