Jury trial date set for woman accused in racial slur video

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Friday morning was 36-year-old Shiloh Hendrix’s first appearance in court. She is the woman facing charges for reportedly using racial slurs against a black child with autism at a Rochester park.

Hendrix is accused of three counts of disorderly conduct in the April 2025 which was recorded on camera and went viral on social media. At the remote hearing, a jury trial was set for April 13.

Earlier this month, Hendrix filed paperwork demanding a speedy trial, but KTTC learned that the defense will now file a motion to dismiss this request.

Hendrix’s charges would amount to a maximum of 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.

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