Hate crime suspect denies new charges

PATCHOGUE Kevin Shea pleaded not guilty Tuesday to a new indictment. He and six fellow students are accused of a series of attacks on Hispanics in the Patchogue-Medford area of eastern Long Island. The others previously pleaded not guilty.

Shea's attorney did not immediately return a call for comment.

The teens reportedly told authorities that targeting Hispanics for abuse was a regular activity.

All seven previously pleaded not guilty to hate crime and other charges in the November killing of Marcelo Lucero. His stabbing death has attracted international attention and prompted a U.S.

Justice Department investigation of area hate crimes.

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