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Jury reaches split verdict in Shiloh Hendrix racial slur case
5 EYEWITNESS NEWS • • nation
Key Points:
- A Minnesota jury found Shiloh Hendrix not guilty of misdemeanor disorderly conduct for racial slurs directed at an 8-year-old girl with autism but guilty on a second count related to an interaction with a videographer; her attorney plans to appeal the conviction.
- Hendrix will receive supervised probation, complete 200 hours of community service, and pay a $1,000 fine following the verdict.
- The incident, which occurred at a Rochester playground in April 2025, sparked debates on First Amendment rights and the boundaries of protected speech.
- The Rochester NAACP called the verdict a significant step toward accountability, while the city attorney’s office acknowledged the pain caused by Hendrix’s admitted hateful conduct and emphasized ongoing community efforts for reconciliation and progress.
- The city attorney’s office expressed respect for the judicial process and committed to continued engagement to strengthen community trust, stating no further comments are anticipated on the matter.
