A Minnesota mom is now in legal trouble. This, after a viral video showed her making a racial slur at a Black child with autism at a playground. Shiloh Hendrix reportedly faces three misdemeanor charges in the midst of reportedly raising over $800,000 through a fundraiser. Through the campaign, she urged people to donate to help “protect” her family. Here’s what has happened since the video became a nationwide trending topic and how she’s reacted to her recent charges…
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Minnesota Woman Hit With Charges, She Reacts
On Tuesday, August 26, Rochester prosecutors charged Shiloh with three counts of misdemeanor disorderly conduct. The complaint alleges she “wrongfully and unlawfully engaged in offensive, obscene, abusive, boisterous, or noisy conduct” that could “arouse alarm, anger or resentment in others” during an April incident at a city playground.
Each charge reportedly carries up to 90 days in jail and a $1,000 fine. This, with her Zoom arraignment set to occur on October 29, per NBC News. Meanwhile, the Rochester City Attorney’s Office cited a lengthy investigation, involving extensive evidence and talks with the victim’s family, for the months-long delay in filing charges.
Additionally, the Mayor of Rochester, Kim Norton, gave a statement shortly after the charges were filed, acknowledging the widespread outrage the video sparked over Shiloh’s misconduct.
”This was a situation that deeply affected many people, especially our communities of color, and caused real turmoil in our community,” her statement read, per WCVB. ”We acknowledge the lasting impact this incident has had, not only on those directly involved and across our community, but also in the broader conversations happening at the state and national level.”
Per KTTC News, Shiloh has since reacted to the charges with an online statement. She reportedly wrote that she will not be “backing down” from the “charges.” Additionally, she reportedly revealed that the donation money she’s received has helped her buy a new home in an area with “excellent demographics.”
Viral Video Sparks Online Firestorm
For those who missed it, the incident went down on April 28 at Soldiers Field Memorial Park in Rochester. Sharmake Omar‘s TikTok video shows Shiloh being confronted for allegedly calling a young autistic boy the N-word. As reported by The Shade Room, in the clip, Sharmake asks if she used the slur, and Shiloh seems unfazed, responding, “Yeah,” before repeating it and flipping off the camera.
The $800K Fundraiser That Fueled Outrage
Here’s where things took an interesting turn, though. After the video went viral, Shiloh launched a GiveSendGo fundraiser titled “Help Me Protect My Family,” claiming doxxers exposed her address and Social Security number, resulting in threats against her loved ones.
“Hello, everyone!” She wrote. “It’s been quite some time since I’ve given you all an update about my family and myself! We are doing GREAT. Big things are happening regarding our future. Life-changing events.”
Meanwhile, the Rochester NAACP started a GoFundMe for the boy’s family, pulling in $341,504 before closing at their request. The NAACP slammed Shiloh, saying her actions were “an intentional, racist, threatening, hateful, and verbal attack against a child.” See the full statement HERE!
