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Muslim woman says she was spat on, threatened near University of Kentucky campus
Summary by The Nashville Editorial Desk Carlee Hogsten , as published by NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate)
· August 19, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points She said a man's actions were sudden and shocking. A woman reported being spat on and threatened after leaving her workplace.
A woman reported being spat on and threatened after leaving her workplace. She said a man's actions were sudden and shocking. His behavior included making a threat against her life. The woman tried to walk away but the man followed her. Fortunately, a nearby worker intervened to help her. The woman found this assistance to be meaningful support during a difficult moment.
The incident occurred on August 11. The woman is a principal in social work at a university. She was working at the university's children's hospital before the incident happened.
Further details about the incident are available from the source.
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Category: schools Published: August 19, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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