Salisbury University Shaken as Students Face Charges in Alleged Hate Crime Against Gay Man

SALISBURY, Md. — Maryland police have arrested twelve Salisbury University students in connection with a brutal attack on a gay man, reportedly coordinated using the dating app Grindr. Authorities have classified the incident as a hate crime due to its nature and the anti-gay slurs used during the assault. The reported attack occurred on October … Read more

Seven Salisbury University Students Charged in Hate Crime Assault Following Grindr Lure

BALTIMORE — Seven students from Salisbury University have been charged with committing a hate crime following a severe assault on a man due to his sexual orientation. The incident, which involved both physical and verbal abuse, took place on Oct. 15 near the university campus and came to light following a police investigation. According to … Read more

New Residents of D.C. Call for Hate Crime Investigation After Violent Halloween Metrobus Attack

WASHINGTON – A recent attack on a Metrobus in the nation’s capital has left two men severely injured, prompting calls for an investigation into the assault as a potential hate crime. The incident, which took place on Halloween night, involved Nico Nieves and Roy Capell, a couple who had moved to Washington, D.C. from Florida … Read more

Chicago Synagogue Shooting Leads to Major Felony Charges: Terrorism and Hate Crimes Highlighted

Chicago — A distressing incident unfolded over the weekend when a Jewish man, on his way to a synagogue, became the target of a violent attack that is now being treated as both a hate crime and an act of terrorism. The victim was shot by an assailant who later engaged Chicago police officers in … Read more

Community Demands Justice for Young Man Slain in Parking Dispute, Decries Incident as Hate Crime

Cheektowaga, N.Y. — A tragic dispute over a parking space in Cheektowaga ended fatally when 20-year-old Md. Rawnaq Ratin was shot and killed, prompting a community outcry and an impassioned plea for justice. The incident, which occurred on Saturday on Cedar Road, rapidly escalated, leading to Ratin’s death and a subsequent vigil and protest calling … Read more

Community Rallies for Justice in Detroit After Young Girl Targeted in Alleged Hate Crime

DETROIT — A 7-year-old girl who survived a stabbing in Detroit last week is at the center of a public outcry for justice, as her family and the Arab-American Civil Rights League demand hate crime charges against the assailant. The family’s distress underscores a community shaken and seeking answers against what they describe as a … Read more

Hate Crime Victim Calls for Stronger Laws in Ireland Amid Rising Violence and Discrimination

Dublin, Ireland — The call for robust hate crime legislation has intensified following a brutal attack that has left significant, lasting impacts on a young woman. Alanna Quinn Idris, a victim of a violent assault in Ballyfermot in 2021, was seriously injured when she was attacked with an e-scooter, suffering a fractured eye socket, a … Read more

Justin Trudeau Condemns Violent Attack Against Hijab-Wearing Women in London, Ontario Amid Rising Hate Crimes

London, Ontario — Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Friday expressed outrage following an assault on two women wearing hijabs in London, Ontario, a city previously scarred by a deadly attack that was prosecuted as an act of terrorism linked to white supremacy. Trudeau shared his deep concern on social media, condemning this act of … Read more

Family Fights for Justice in Heart-Wrenching Tribute: “Blaze’s Life Mattered” in Wake of California Hate Crime Tragedy

Lake Forest, Calif.— In Southern California, a tragic event that stirred national attention is seeing a new wave of discourse as the family of Blaze Bernstein, a college student brutally murdered in a hate crime, steps forward to cherish his memory and reinforce the significance of his life. Blaze was only 19 when he met … Read more

Florida Resident Sentenced to Ten Years Following Hate Crime Against Jewish Teenagers

Miami, FL — A Florida man has been sentenced to 10 years in prison following a conviction for a hate crime in an attack against two Jewish teenagers last year. The sentencing, delivered this week, marks a significant ruling in the state’s efforts to crack down on hate crimes targeting religious and ethnic communities. The … Read more