‘Outrageous’: Bay Area Resident Calls for ‘Hangings in Town Square’ Amid Ongoing Racial Tensions In City Where Whites Are Losing Majority

Authorities in the San Francisco Bay Area have opened an investigation after a social media post called for bringing back “hangings in town square” to “fix Antioch right up” — coming just one year after city police officers faced intense scrutiny for participating in online chatrooms where racist and homophobic messages were exchanged.Interim Antioch Police Chief Brian Addington announced this week that investigators are looking into the recent social media comments as potential criminal or terrorist threats but would not elaborate. “It’s an open investigation. So, we are not gonna comment further on it,” Addington said, according to the San Jose Mercury News. “It should be wrapped up within a couple of weeks at most.” The latest probe comes amid persistent racial tensions in the greater community while Antioch’s police force continues to confront issues of bigotry and extremism within its ranks.Addington stated that once the investigation is complete, the case will be referred to the Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office for review to determine whether charges will be filed against any individuals found to have violated the law.The post, allegedly from a man claiming to reside in nearby Oakley, was first brought to the city’s attention during the...