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Hate Crime Investigation After Assault on Christian Dingus at Dupont Circle Shake Shack
Aug 19, 2024, 02:51 PM
A hate crime investigation has been launched in Washington, D.C., following an alleged assault on a 28-year-old gay man by Shake Shack employees at the Dupont Circle location. The incident reportedly occurred on August 17 after the victim, Christian Dingus, kissed his boyfriend inside the restaurant. Dingus claims that the altercation began when an employee expressed disapproval of the public display of affection, leading to a physical attack. Shake Shack has suspended the employees involved in the incident. The D.C. police are treating the case as a potential hate crime, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations.
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