Displaying Symbols Of Hate Could Result In New Penalties, Pending New Bill

CROFTON, Md. (WJZ) — Symbols of hate may soon come with a price.
The Maryland General Assembly is considering new penalties for hanging nooses and racial graffiti.
There have been a number of racially-charged incidents around the state recently, including swastika graffiti on cars in Lochearn, racist flyers on lawns in Glen Burnie and a noose hung in Patterson Park- but it was a noose at Crofton Middle School that prompted the bill introduced Tuesday.
That incident caused a judge to rule t