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News18
23-04-2025
- News18
On Camera, California Woman Hurls Racial Slurs At Black Lady; Police Launch Hate Crime Probe
Last Updated: More controversies erupted after an X user identified the offender as a Hindu named Priya Sharma. A woman in California came under fire after a video showed her abusing a black woman with racial slurs. The controversial incident reportedly unfolded at the parking lot of the Bay Area over the weekend. In the footage, the woman, sitting in the driver's seat of her car, was seen hurling racial remarks at someone. The verbal feud supposedly started over a parking issue. According to reports, the offender called the black woman 'ni**er" and even mocked her for her appearance, mentioning 'fake a** eyelashes*. After the clip led to outrage on social media, California police launched an immediate investigation, charging the offender with a hate crime. 'Due to the nature of the verbal exchange between the involved parties, the incident has been classified as a hate incident and is currently under investigation by the department's criminal investigation bureau," the Pinole Police Department shared in its official statement. What level of N fatigue does Priya have? — Tom Hennessy (@Tomhennessey69) April 15, 2025 The victim was shattered by the sudden attack. She opened up about her experience during an interaction with the California-based publication, KTVU. 'It's quite unfortunate that the verbiage she was using. It's unacceptable. I don't understand why she was using it towards anybody in public at all. She's obviously not supposed to be using that type of vulgar language," she revealed under the conditions of anonymity. After the post came to light, several other social media buffs rubbished those claims. One of them said that the woman was not a Hindu, but a Christian named Natasha Chand who hails from Fiji. Some also put forward a screenshot of her Facebook handle as evidence. This person openly lying. The real name of that woman in the video is Natasha Chand , Fiji Christian. — Pratham (@panther2080) April 16, 2025 California Police have yet to disclose the identity of the offender. She reportedly has a criminal history. The woman was allegedly charged with the offence of repeated theft at a beauty store in Concord, and the case is yet to be settled. News18's viral page features trending stories, videos, and memes, covering quirky incidents, social media buzz, and global sensations. From heartwarming reunions to bizarre events, it keeps you updated on what's capturing the internet's attention
The Independent
17-04-2025
- The Independent
Victim breaks silence after video of her being racially abused in California parking lot goes viral
The woman on the receiving end of a barrage of racist insults in a California parking lot has broken her silence. The horrifying incident occurred in the community of Pinole, just northeast of San Francisco. A viral clip showed a woman repeatedly directing a racial slur at another woman in a parking lot on Sunday morning. The victim is now speaking out. 'It's quite unfortunate the verbiage she was using. It's unacceptable,' she told KTVU under the conditions of anonymity. 'I don't understand why she was using it towards anybody in public at all. She's obviously not supposed to be using that type of vulgar language.' In the clip, the perpetrator repeatedly used the N-word and mocked the victim's 'fake a** eyelashes' while urging her to 'get out of my face.' The person recording the video is a relative of the victim. Officers of the Pinole Police Department responded to reports of a fight outside the Pear Street Bistro on San Pablo Avenue. The woman, who has not been identified, hurled the racial abuse while sitting in a blue Toyota Camry with California license plates. She repeatedly used the N-word in her expletive-filled rant and lambasted the victim's 'fake a** eyelashes,' urging her to 'get out of my face.' The person recording the video is reportedly the victim's relative. The video has gone viral on social media in recent days, garnering more than 43 million views on one X post alone. Police confirmed to local TV station KRON4 that they contacted three people at the scene, two of whom were involved in an argument. The two individuals were separated, and the incident was deemed a verbal altercation. 'Due to the nature of the verbal exchange between the parties, the incident has been classified as a hate incident, not a hate crime,' police said. The case had been shared with the Contra Costa County District Attorney's office for review, according to Pinole Mayor Cameron Sasai. The woman who used the racial slurs allegedly has a pending criminal case, charged with repeatedly stealing from a beauty store in Concord. The mother of the woman now under investigation told the news station she has been crying constantly after learning about the video. Pear Street Bistro owner, Francisco Flores, told NBC Bay Area that a bartender working on Sunday saw the woman at the bar by herself. She ate food but did not drink alcohol, he said. Police arrived about 10 minutes after the woman exited the restaurant, according to the bartender. Social media users, residents, and local officials have sharply criticized the woman's behavior. 'Regardless of the context, those words, those racial slurs, that racist, anti-Black rhetoric, is not acceptable,' Mayor Sasai told the news station, adding he was 'incredibly disturbed' by the exchange. Felicia Carr, of neighboring Fairfield, reportedly helped identify the woman by posting the video on her social media. 'With the tensions that's going on and racism at an all-time high right now, it was just so much racism and blatant disrespect, it was sad to see,' she said.
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Yahoo
Viral racist rant in Pinole sparks hate crime investigation
The Brief A woman was seen on video repeatedly using N— word during a dispute with a Black woman in Pinole. Officers told KTVU that they responded to the scene and interviewed both women. The Pinole Police Department has classified the incident as a hate crime and the investigation is ongoing. PINOLE, Calif, - A video of a woman in a car repeatedly using the N— word in Pinole has gone viral. In between the slurs, the woman added an insult, referring to the other woman's "fake a— eyelashes." The recorded interaction ends with the suspect yelling, "Get outta my face, you f— n— ." The argument between the two women happened in a public parking lot in downtown Pinole on Sunday afternoon. The woman using the slurs could not be reached for comment, and she has taken down some of her social media. The woman on the receiving end of the racist rant told KTVU she was targeted for no apparent reason. "It's quite unfortunate the verbiage she was using. It's unacceptable," said the woman, who didn't want to be identified. "I don't understand why she was using it towards anybody in public at all. She's obviously not supposed to be using that type of vulgar language." Pinole police officers responded to the scene and spoke to both women. What they're saying "Due to the nature of the verbal exchange between the involved parties, the incident has been classified as a hate incident and is currently under investigation by the department's criminal investigation bureau," the Pinole Police Department. Felicia Carr of Fairfield reposted the video on her social media and helped identify the woman using the slurs. "It's really disheartening. We're living in some very trying times," Carr said. "With the tensions that's going on and racism at an all-time high right now, it was just so much racism and blatant disrespect, it was sad to see." On Wednesday, KTVU spoke to the mother of the woman now under investigation. She did not want to go on camera but said she was sad and had been crying constantly after learning about the video a day earlier. KTVU has learned the woman accused of using racial slurs has a pending criminal case, charged with repeatedly stealing from Ulta Beauty in Concord. The manager of a nearby restaurant told KTVU the woman had been a customer, laughing by herself. He said she was no longer welcome there. What we don't know It's not unclear what led up to the disagreement caught on video. What they're saying "It does not matter. It does not matter at all," Carr said. "No matter what the context, it was out of line. It doesn't matter. It doesn't matter what transpired before. She was out of line." Pinole Mayor Cameron Sasai said, "Seeing the footage, I'm disturbed, I'm outrage. The use of racial slurs, everything from racist anti-Black rhetoric, is not welcome anywhere, especially in the city of Pinole." Carr said, "It's not a nice word to use, and it should never be used. She should definitely be educated on it." Henry Lee is a KTVU crime reporter. E-mail Henry at and follow him on Twitter @henrykleeKTVU and The Source Interviews, Contra Costa County court records
Yahoo
15-03-2025
- Yahoo
Armed high school student fled campus, dumped loaded gun: Pinole PD
(KRON) — The Pinole Police Department said officers responded Friday to the report of a Pinole Valley High School student with a firearm. Google dumping Assistant for AI-powered 'Gemini' The incident unfolded at the school's campus located on the 2900 block of Pinole Valley Road. Pinole PD said it was able to identify the student with the help of school staff, but the student took off and fled campus when approached by officers. Police confirmed officers quickly located the student close by the school. A canvas of the area by police upturned a loaded firearm that is pictured below. It is not clear what led to the student bringing the gun to school. It was not mentioned in a Facebook post by the Pinole Police Department if the student's parents were notified of the incident or what charges the student may face. Pinole police said in the post, 'This incident highlights the strong collaboration between our officers and school staff and reinforces our commitment to keeping our schools and community safe.' Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
