Suffolk 7 face new charges in hate crime

PATCHOGUE The seven are beinge arraigned Wednesday in Suffolk County Court in Riverhead on various charges linking them to attacks prior to the Nov. 8, 2008, killing of Marcelo Lucero.

Prosecutors say the 37-year-old was targeted by the teens because of his race.

One teen already has been charged with murder as a hate crime. Six others face charges including assault. All have pleaded not guilty.

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