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An independent report clears the police response to the Rehoboth Beach “takeover” event, calling their actions justified—even if initial riot charges against Delaware State University students were “a bit ambitious.” Sparked by a viral social media post, the chaotic boardwalk gathering involved fights, unpaid bills, and dozens of citations for underage drinking, marijuana, and disorderly conduct. After the state DOJ dropped all charges citing no factual basis, the city commissioned an outside attorney to investigate, prompting backlash from groups like the NAACP. The new report finds no racial motivation, notes one defendant was out of state during the event, and concludes police had legal grounds to act, despite the overreach in initial charges.

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