Six Massachusetts eighth graders face criminal charges in connection with "hateful and racist comments" in a group chat that allegedly included threats and a mock slave auction, officials said. (Don Treeger/The Republican via AP, FILE)The chat was reported to school authorities in Southwick on Feb. 9, Gulluni said. All are eighth graders at the Southwick Regional School, aged 13 or 14, he said. (Google Maps Street View)ABC News has reached out to the Southwick-Tolland-Granville Regional School District for comment on the charges. 6 eighth graders face criminal charges over 'hateful and racist' online chat: DA originally appeared on abcnews.go.com

Source: ABC News March 14, 2024 21:07 UTC