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South Carolina man’s acquittal sparks anti-Asian boycott calls, but many push back

One TikToker asked, “Why are we all punished because of this one guy?”

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The Rebel Yellow
Jun 08, 2026
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The acquittal of Rick Chow in the shooting death of 14-year-old Cyrus Carmack-Belton has prompted calls on social media to boycott Asian-owned businesses, though a broader chorus of Asian and Black voices alike rejects the idea of holding an entire community responsible for one man’s actions.

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