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A volunteer firefighter in Millville pleaded guilty to harassing a Black employee by chasing him with a noose—while another firefighter filmed it—leading to a year of probation and community service. The incident, which occurred last February, sparked national outrage after arrests in April, with lawmakers condemning the act as a dangerous revival of lynching. The victim, who had worked at the station for three years, was simply grilling when attacked; the video went viral, triggering an investigation. Both men are now banned from contacting the victim or the fire company, serving as a chilling reminder that hate can infiltrate even the most trusted community institutions.

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