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Woman Accused Of Black Teen Attack In NYC Hotel Denies Hate Crime
Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in Supreme Court Wednesday after she was accused of attacking a teen she said stole her phone.

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Miya Ponsetto was arraigned in Supreme Court Wednesday after she was accused of attacking a teen she said stole her phone.

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