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University of Miami Investigating Hate Crime

Swastikas Painted On Coral Gables Campus

Police at the University of Miami are investigating four incidents, which the university president is calling hate crimes.

According to an e-mail sent on Friday by President Donna Shalala, swastikas have been painted four times at the Hecht Residential College on the Coral Gables campus, from March 2 though March 11.

Police are reviewing video and speaking with possible witnesses.

"The University of Miami has zero tolerance for acts of bigotry and harassment of a resident student staff member. Defacing University property with a swastika symbol is not only a crime, it is a hate crime and a deplorable attack on our community," Shalala wrote.

We spoke to several students who live at the dorm.

They say the vandals were targeting a resident advisor who lives there.

Anyone with information, is asked to call UM Police at 305-284-6666.
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