» "Not Guilty."
Fourteen year old Brandon McInerney pleaded "not guilty" yesterday to the shooting death of classmate Lawrence King. McInerney allegedly killed King because the 15-year old had a crush on him. Defense lawyers also argued yesterday that the charges should be dropped to manslaughter, rather than murder. McInerney faces up to 51 years in prison if convicted, because he's being tried as an adult. [AP] |
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» No Brainer.
"The beating murder of a Colorado transgender teen [Justin "Angie" Zapata] last week has left detectives stumped and friends wondering if it was a hate crime." [Fox News] |
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The Brooklyn-based homo went on an adventure in SoHo last week when an irate trucker decided to lay the anti-gay smack down. Walsh, who dates Project Runway's Christian Siriano, summarizes: I was crossing Spring Street completely legally at the intersection of 6th Avenue. A delivery truck driven by a guy on a cell phone was turning and almost hit me and another guy. Me and the other guy put our hands up like "what are you doing," but we didn't say or mouth anything to the driver. The driver (jacked) got out, followed me down the street (not the other guy), called me a "faggot" several times, punched me really hard in the jaw, knocked my stuff onto the sidewalk, and went back to his truck. Down but definitely not out, Walsh wrote down the truck's info and advertised company: Yuengling, the popular beer company based out of Philadelphia. |
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A reader just wrote in to inform us that he and his partner were attacked on the subway after leaving a pride event at their church. Here are the gory details, via Gothamist: The guy kept asking us to move because he didn't like us and that we made him sick. There was no place else for us to go. He started hitting me and then his girlfriend started clawing me with her nails…I took a cab to St. Vincents, filed a police report and got two black eyes, 7 stitches, multiple chipped teeth, broken glasses. The assailant remains at large, so look alive on your next metro ride. |
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» Attack, Arrest
"A gay Twin Cities man, the apparent victim of a hate crime, was badly beaten last Saturday. He claims a stranger approached him near 6th and Cedar Ave. South in Minneapolis, and asked if he was gay. The victim answered yes proudly, and the suspect hit the man in the face, yelling that he hated homosexuals. Abdirizak Mohamed has been charged with assault in the fourth degree with bias—a hate crime with enhanced penalties." [Fox KMSP] |
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As Wayland Union High School students cleaned out their lockers on the last day of school, a fight between three freshmen girls erupted, leaving one girl with facial injuries. Gay non-profit The Triangle Foundation has called for a full investigation. |
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» Scum Attack!
British bobbies are investigating what appears to be a hate crime. Twenty-seven year old Stephen Scott had been walking home late Wednesday night when a trio of troublesome teens attacked him and "left him for dead." Despite being beat down, Scott refuses to play victim, calling his attackers "scum." Sounds right to us… [BBC] |
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The victims, aged 29 and 31, were wearing commando-style fancy-dress costumes, having attended a Christmas party. They were jeered at and asked if they were gay. The attackers, aged 18 and 19, will spend the next 15-months in prison. Maybe they'll learn a lesson, too. |
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Micah Jontomo Tasaki, 21, Gregory Lee Winfield, 20, and Robert Lee Denor, 19, face assault charges which may be upgraded to include a hate crime enhancement to their sentences if they are convicted. The men will appear in court today, where their prosecutorial fates will be decided. Sacramento police seem to think the attack qualifies as a hate crime. Said Officer Michelle Lazark: "It's a gay-bashing. Gay slurs were used before they commenced to beating him. I don't know if these guys were looking for someone or are just ignorant." Well, ignorance must have place a role, right? |
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» Hate Crime?
An Indiana student at Ball State University says he and his friends were attacked last Friday because he's gay. "[Kyle] Flood says he and four friends were leaving the bar Friday morning when they were approached by two college-aged men who began cursing, referring to their sexuality. A scuffle ensued and Flood suffered cuts and bruises. He was treated for his injuries at Ball Memorial Hospital. Ball State University Police Chief Gene Burton said attacks on gay students were rare." Apparently not anymore… [WLFI] |
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Alejandro Fuentes Mejia's life came to a distressing, disturbing end earlier this week. Acapulco Police found the 48-year old Mexican national's body last week - and the details are absolutely sickening: The body of 48-year old Alejandro Fuentes Mejia was found on the morning of February 21st with his hands tied behind his back in a dirt road that cut through a park near his place of employment. That's just - so many things, all of them bad. |
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» Gay Activist Beaten In Brazil
Sao Paulo-based gay activist Alexandre Peixe dos Santos remains hospitalized after an anti-gay gang raided his office, gagged him and then beat the shit out of him. The do-gooder lost consciousness, but called the police as soon as he came around. No word on whether cops have any leads… [Pink New UK] |
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He may be a convicted killer, but Stuart Ellanson sure is honest! The Wisconsin convict plead guilty to holding a dental assistant hostage last November. He also admitted in 1991 to murdering a man simply because he was gay. Ellanson's hostage drama earned him 15 more years in prison - he was previously sentenced to life. So, what, they just keep him in a freezer for the next term? |
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Repeat Offender Cripples 44-Year Old?
The unidentified 35-year old remains in custody after allegedly beating a 44-year old man last Friday. The men reportedly met on a gay website - a website the assailant may have used to find a number of victims. Says copper Mikael Ekman: We've looked at his internet use, and he has given his phone number and arranged meetings with other. The aforementioned 44-year old remains in stable condition, but may be crippled by the unfortunate incident. |