Posts Categorized: Hate Crimes

Convicted of hate crime, former Rutgers student gets gay support – Reuters

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Moneycontrol.com Convicted of hate crime, former Rutgers student gets gay supportReutersBy Jonathan Allen | NEW YORK (Reuters) – The former Rutgers University student convicted of hate crimes for spying on his roommate's gay tryst is drawing support from a surprising group before his sentencing on Monday: gay advocates.Tyler Clementi's dad urges audience at 'The Laramie [...]

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Women Arrested In Alleged Gay Hate Crime Report – KMGH Denver

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kwgn.com Women Arrested In Alleged Gay Hate Crime ReportKMGH DenverArrest warrants have been issued for two woman, formerly of Parker, in connection with a reported gay hate crime incident last year. On October 28, 2011, Douglas County deputies responded to a reported incident on Lark Water Lane in Parker.Women accused of faking hate crimes in [...]

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Hate crime soars right across the board – Scotsman

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Scotsman Hate crime soars right across the boardScotsmanA Crown Office report has revealed all types of hate crime rose last year, with racism up 8 per cent, while religious hatred increased by almost a third. Homophobic and transgender crimes, and those against people with disabilities, …Hate crime cases increase in ScotlandBBC NewsSectarian and race hate [...]

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Police probe hate crime allegations of Carleton student – Ottawa Citizen

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Police probe hate crime allegations of Carleton studentOttawa CitizenBy Mark Brownlee, The Ottawa Citizen May 17, 2012 2:45 PM OTTAWA — Many people decide not to report alleged hate crimes to the police. Arun Smith was not one of those people. “We have to fight back,” said Smith, a sixth-year Carleton University … and more »

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Hate crime cases increase in Scotland – BBC News

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BBC News Hate crime cases increase in ScotlandBBC NewsHate crime cases rose by 14% over the last 12 months in Scotland, with just over 6000 charges being reported. The official figures published showed there were 4518 race crime charges in 2011/12, a rise of 8% on the previous 12 month period.Number of hate crimes increasesFife [...]

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Libertyville Resident Found Guilty of Hate Crime – Patch.com

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Libertyville Resident Found Guilty of Hate CrimePatch.comMyles Burton, 21, of Libertyville was charged with one count of Hate Crime, a Class 3 felony. Myles Burton, 21, of Libertyville, was found guilty of a hate crime. DuPage County State's Attorney DuPage County State's Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced … and more »

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Libertyville Resident Found Guilty of Hate Crime – Patch.com

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Libertyville Resident Found Guilty of Hate CrimePatch.comMyles Burton, 21, of Libertyville was charged with one count of Hate Crime, a Class 3 felony. Myles Burton, 21, of Libertyville, was found guilty of a hate crime. DuPage County State's Attorney DuPage County State's Attorney Robert B. Berlin announced … and more »

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Hate crimes against gays rise in York – YorkRegion.com

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Hate crimes against gays rise in YorkYorkRegion.comBY THE NUMBERS Reported hate crimes against York Region's lesbian and gay residents hit a five-year high last year. The spike comes amid several recent events that show we have come to a turning point in how society views gay rights, says a former York …

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