Racist graffiti along Pittsburgh riverwalk trail under investigation

CBS News Live CBS News Pittsburgh Live PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Police said they’re investigating racist graffiti and propaganda plastered along a riverwalk trail in Pittsburgh.  Around 3 p.m. on Saturday, a spokesperson for Pittsburgh Public Safety said officers found “numerous instances of offensive graffiti, flyers, and stickers on most of the concrete pillars” along the riverwalk trail from Point State Park to the 10th Street Bypass.  The graffiti included spray-painted swastikas and racial slurs, authorities said. An art installation was also defaced. Detectives are continuing to investigate, Public Safety said. In a statement, the Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh said it was “deeply disturbed and saddened by the discovery of hateful anti-Black and antisemitic graffiti” found at the park.   “We strongly condemn this vile act of hate that seeks to divide our community and spread fear. Pittsburgh is a city that values diversity, inclusion, and mutual respect. The hateful messages deface not only Riverfront Park but also the values we hold dear as Pittsburghers,” Jewish Federation of Greater Pittsburgh CEO Jeff Finkelstein said in a statement.  “Together with our partners across the city, we are committed to fostering understanding and combatting all forms of bigotry. Hate speech, whether it targets...