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An English teacher at El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills had to flee her house after receiving death threats.

Woodland Hills teacher receives threats after wearing ‘I CAN’T BREATHE’ shirt during virtual class

An English teacher at El Camino Real Charter High School in Woodland Hills had to flee her house after receiving death threats.

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