‘You Need to Leave!’: White Florida Man Who Allegedly Pulled a Gun on Black Teen for Walking Through Neighborhood Is Fired After Video of Harassment Goes Viral

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The London Stock Exchange Group fired one of its British employees living in the U.S. after a racial profiling incident in which a Black teen was followed around his own neighborhood by several white residents, including the employee, who allegedly pulled a gun. Despite the accusations from multiple witnesses, Sarasota, Florida, authorities have not confirmed the presence of a gun during the incident and later stated that no crime was committed, according to reports citing those familiar with the incident.  The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that it is investigating, with detectives actively seeking and interviewing witnesses regarding an “altercation involving neighbors” who targeted a Black teen for walking down the street.  The Sarasota County Sheriff’s Office said its investigating a video showing a group of white men follow and harass a Black teenager through a neighborhood. (Photos: TikTok/@qweenie333) “The sheriff’s office takes these matters seriously and will fully investigate any allegations of criminal activity,” sheriff’s officials declared in an Oct. 16 Facebook post, also calling for any witnesses to come forward with additional information. Meanwhile, the company acted swiftly, not waiting for the investigation to conclude before terminating Stephen Carega for his involvement. “The individual involved was initially suspended...

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