BART rider charged with hate crime in knife brandishing
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Michael Sprague, aged 45, faces hate crime charges after brandishing a knife at another individual while making a racial remark of 'go back to your country.' This incident was reportedly fueled by perceived racial and ethnic characteristics of the victim. The charges against Sprague include an enhancement for hate crime in addition to the brandishing a knife charge. Records indicate both charges are misdemeanors, and an arraignment is scheduled for Tuesday following the incident on July 10.
Michael Sprague, 45, has been charged with a hate crime for allegedly brandishing a knife at another person while yelling 'go back to your country.'
The incident reportedly occurred as both Sprague and the victim were waiting for a train on July 10, and it involved alleged racial and ethnic remarks.
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