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    Woman wanted for ethnic intimidation after Asheville assault

    By Isabel MartinMariah Ross,

    2024-09-09

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    ASHEVILLE, N.C. (WSPA) — Detectives have identified another individual connected to an assault that occurred at the West Asheville Library in June .

    According to the Asheville Police Department, Emily Kathryn Murphy is charged with ethnic intimidation, after an assault occurred at the library on June 29.

    Murphy is a white woman, standing at 5-foot-6 tall, with black hair and brown eyes. Police said the 38-year-old frequents Haywood Road in West Asheville.

    Police are still working to identify other persons of interest.

    What happened?

    Officers responded to the library after reports of a fight. At the time of the incident, between 80 and 100 people were at the library attending an ACAB seminar titled “Strategic Lessons from the Palestinian Resistance.”

    Officers arrived to a large crowd dispersing.

    Reports stated police were able to identify three victims who said a fight broke out while they were live-streaming the event on social media.

    Victims told officers another attendee took one of their phones before a large crowd attacked and assaulted them, leaving the victims with minor injuries.

    Have a tip for police?

    Text TIP2APD to 847411, or use the TIP2APD app. Information can also be shared by calling (828) 252-1110.

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    Alfonse
    09-10
    Come on people, speak up if you know this ass hat. She’s nothing more than a little bully who took advantage of a situation with numbers on her side. She’d be the first person to scream for the police at the tables were turned. Seems she is saying Hamas is good.
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