A Charleston woman is charged with a hate crime for allegedly using a racial epithet against an African-American man from Effingham. Diana Yamamoto appeared in court yesterday on charges she allegedly threatened to “hang him from a tree and kill him.” If convicted, Yamamoto could face up to five years in prison. She’s due in court August 29th.
Charleston Woman Charged with Hate Crime
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Aug 19, 2016 | 7:17 AM