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Hendrix's conviction is a small measure of accountability in a climate where racism is increasingly profitable. Calling a disabled young child a slur and walking away with $860,000 while showing zero remorse isn't just wrong, but signals that racist behavior is now a viable revenue stream. Trump's presidency has made this possible, turning what once ended careers into a fundraising opportunity. Thankfully, the Minnesota justice system is fighting back.
The jury acquitted Hendrix of any wrongdoing toward the child, meaning the outrage was built on a false premise from the start. She was convicted only for reacting to a man who was harassing her on camera — and that conviction is a stretch. What's more important is that supporting her isn't endorsing racism, but rather pushing back against a system that's punished people selectively for years based on who holds the camera and leftist identity politics.