Two College Students Arrested For Saying N-Word

[dabbmw2002]

Two white University of Connecticut students were reportedly arrested and charged on Monday night after they were heard allegedly saying the N-word repeatedly.

Jarred Karal and Ryan Mucaj, both 21, were arrested and charged with ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race, The Washington Post reports. The misdemeanor charge can come with a maximum 30-day prison sentence, a fine of up to $50 or both.

Their arrest comes after the men were allegedly walking through a parking lot near a university apartment complex with a third individual and said the N-word at least five times, allegedly getting louder each time.

Someone with their window open heard the men and recorded an 11-second video, which has gone viral on social media since it was posted earlier this month.

University authorities reportedly learned about the video on Oct. 11, and its circulation spurred campus police to investigate the incident. They determined that the group was playing “a game in which they yelled vulgar words” but “switched to saying a racial epithet” once they got to the parking lot, the Post reports.

Police also determined that the third person in the video did not say the racial slur.

The university is additionally investigating the incident and whether the two arrested students violated the student code of conduct. They are subject to additional penalties, potentially including expulsion, the Post reports.

“It is supportive of our core values to pursue accountability, through due process, for an egregious assault on our community that has caused considerable harm,” university President Thomas C. Katsouleas told the Post in a statement.

The video quickly sparked backlash from members of the campus community, with the university's chapter of the NAACP releasing a list of eight demands including updating the student code of conduct on racism and hate speech, as well as hiring more black university employees.

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...elling-n-word#


I'd say that's unconstitutional

[Postmort3m]

Think the NAACP and black community will ever have an outcry for code of conduct amongst themselves?

[topperstyle]

So are they going to start arresting rap artists or nah?

[DuracellBunny]

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...elling-n-word#


I'd say that's unconstitutional

It raises interesting legal questions. If saying the word is illegal in and of itself, then a lot of rappers and black comedians are going to jail. If it's only illegal for people of certain ethnicities to say it, that would be an interesting supreme court case.

[Tamorlane]

https://thehill.com/blogs/blog-brief...elling-n-word#


I'd say that's unconstitutional

why does the law currently exist then? State level? The police have to be able to point their finger in the book of the charge 'ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race'.

[Procta]

sticks and stones...nah son....words

[dabbmw2002]

It raises interesting legal questions. If saying the word is illegal in and of itself, then a lot of rappers and black comedians are going to jail. If it's only illegal for people of certain ethnicities to say it, that would be an interesting supreme court case.

It would be unconstitutional in my opinion to ban words based on ethnicity. We all have the same right or not at all.

[StarFox]

Those kids are fukking idiots for sure, but getting arrested for words? We the UK now

[Tamorlane]

It raises interesting legal questions. If saying the word is illegal in and of itself, then a lot of rappers and black comedians are going to jail. If it's only illegal for people of certain ethnicities to say it, that would be an interesting supreme court case.

they're being charged with ridicule, not just saying a racial word.

[Techriding101]

As a black man, white people should be allowed to say ****** whenever they like.

they're being charged with ridicule, not just saying a racial word.

Who is the victim?

[Misctify]

Lol'd at "update the code of conduct and OH YEAH HIRE MORE BLACK PEOPLE".

[DuracellBunny]

It would be unconstitutional in my opinion to ban words based on ethnicity. We all have the same right or not at all.

That was where I was going with it. The crime wouldn't be saying N*****, it would be saying N***** whilst white.

They want to replace driving whilst black, with talking whilst white?

[Tamorlane]

As a black man, white people should be allowed to say ****** whenever they like.

Imagine a mother walking down the street with her little boy who is also black and some white guys start yelling at him racial epithets. It's ridicule based on race.

[Procta]

they're being charged with ridicule, not just saying a racial word.


You guys seem almost retarded when it comes to understanding context.

pretty sure this is ridicule


edit:
LMAO you edited it out pussy

[dabbmw2002]

why does the law currently exist then? State level? The police have to be able to point their finger in the book of the charge 'ridicule on account of creed, religion, color, denomination, nationality or race'.

If you weren't a clown you would understand that sometimes local and state laws are unconstitutional but if they have not been challenged in court they remain on the books. Whether or not these two gentlemen want to challenge this arrest is on them but since it will be costly they may just pay a fine rather than challenge it in court

[FFailed]

So they were just playing a game and got arrested for it? That is pretty ridiculous but play stupid games win stupid prizes I guess lol

[Techriding101]

Imagine a mother walking down the street with her little boy who is also black and some white guys start yelling at him racial epithets. It's ridicule based on race.

So this is what happened? or did this all take place in your imagination.

Imagine a mother walking down the street with her little boy who is also black and some black guys start yelling at him racial epithets.

Imagine you said something, and now imagine someone somewhere is offended by it. Imagine getting arrested for things that you imagine to happen.

[dabbmw2002]

That was where I was going with it. The crime wouldn't be saying N*****, it would be saying N***** whilst white.

They want to replace driving whilst black, with talking whilst white?

And then of course you would have to ban words for other ethnicities. But what if someone is really light skin but partially African? There are so many ways that this is retarded to even point out. (Although some libs may try)

[rise21]

Who were they ridiculing?

[Mark1T]

Those kids are fukking idiots for sure, but getting arrested for words? We the UK now

This. They should be reprimanded, but to make it as if they brutally assaulted someone and then make front-page news as criminals and charged as criminals, is just another example of the over-the-top intolerant liberal left.

[DuracellBunny]

And then of course you would have to ban words for other ethnicities. But what if someone is really light skin but partially African? There are so many ways that this is retarded to even point out. (Although some libs may try)

This is the problem with anything related to being "offended". The offence occurs in the "victim's" mind. One hearer might get offended and another doesn't, a hearer might only be offended when one speaker says it and not another etc

You cannot practically legislate for what may, or may not occur, in somebody's mind, and you cannot prove whether somebody was, or wasn't, offended.

If you think rape cases are bad, with he said/she said and consent, imagine having to prove intent to cause offense/ridicule and that the "victim" was offended.

[Postmort3m]

Who were they ridiculing?

Theoretically, everyone of color on campus obviously

[Dave22reborn]

they're being charged with ridicule, not just saying a racial word.

That makes it better?

[Tamorlane]

oh my lord, I completely misunderstood and thought they were saying it towards an actual black person. I don't think it should be a crime to just say it in general...

edited out so it sounds like nothing

[Dave22reborn]

Imagine a mother walking down the street with her little boy who is also black and some white guys start yelling at him racial epithets. It's ridicule based on race.

Mothers walk down the streets all the time, and probably deal with worse. Doesn't mean I can scoop up the mental that yelled at her, and take him away.

[cashinout]

OMg NoBOdY iS aGAinSt fReE SpEecH

You guys are so paranoid!

[RIKTER]

they're being charged with ridicule, not just saying a racial word.

How much was you bail?

[Dave22reborn]

oh my lord, I completely misunderstood and thought they were saying it towards an actual black person. I don't think it should be a crime to just say it in general...

edited out so it sounds like nothing

When should it be a crime?

[DuracellBunny]

When should it be a crime?

If it's a crime, shouldn't the people that posted it on the internet and the news media that broadcast also be charged with said crime?

The only thing that I can think to compare it to is something like the obscene publications act. Either the action and dissemination of recording of the action is illegal, or it's not.

[Holyfenix]

If you weren't a clown you would understand that sometimes local and state laws are unconstitutional but if they have not been challenged in court they remain on the books. Whether or not these two gentlemen want to challenge this arrest is on them but since it will be costly they may just pay a fine rather than challenge it in court

Just put him on ignore. He's a worthless poster and human being