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Former student faces hate crime charges from DA, granted supervised release after allegedly assaulting General Studies student

By Gabriella Gregor Splaver / Senior Staff Photographer
Malaika Friedman pleaded not guilty to all charges.
By Isabella Ramirez • October 16, 2023 at 5:13 AM

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