In Detroit, a 17-year-old has been charged with the brutal murder of a 64-year-old gay man. The teenager, Ahmed Al-Alikhan, will be tried as an adult due to the severe nature of the crime. The incident occurred on September 24, when Al-Alikhan allegedly met Howard Brisendine through a dating app, ta
Five years ago, actor Jussie Smollett made headlines when he reported a hate crime. Today, he's looking back on his trial and the challenges that came with it. Despite being found guilty of making false reports, Smollett insists he's innocent. He’s determined to move forward with his life and career
Actor Jussie Smollett recently opened up about the infamous hate crime hoax scandal that surrounded him, ahead of his new film's premiere. In an interview with PEOPLE over Zoom, he shared his thoughts about the day authorities arrested him for disorderly conduct and falsifying a police report. He de
Vancouver, known for its peaceful atmosphere, recently witnessed a shocking event. Police are now investigating the incident as a hate crime. The conflict occurred outside the Vancouver Art Gallery on Sunday night between two groups protesting the war in the Middle East. These groups had different o
A disturbing event unfolded at a Queens sports bar recently. A man, sporting pink pants and a black T-shirt, ripped down an LGBTQ pride flag. This was more than just property damage; it struck fear into the hearts of those who saw it as a personal assault on their identity. The suspect, a white man
Imagine driving down the freeway with a symbol of pride and identity flying high on your car. For one motorist, that symbol was the Israeli flag. Little did he know, his display of patriotism would spark a chain of events that would lead to a hate crime charge. In this bizarre incident, a man brandi
In a quiet corner of Orange County, California, a tranquil park is home to hundreds of hand-painted stones, each one a testament to the life and legacy of Blaze Bernstein. The stones, sent from all around the world, bear messages of tolerance, love, and peace. For Jeanne and Gideon Bernstein, Blaze'
In a disturbing incident, a 76-year-old man, Juan Bernal, was arrested and charged with assault in the third degree for allegedly attacking the owner of a New York City clothing boutique, Tanya Young Williams, over a large poster of Vice President Kamala Harris displayed in her window. But what sho
A brawl in Palo Alto's Transit Center has sparked questions about hate and violence. A 63-year-old man from East Palo Alto is facing charges after allegedly attacking two men, one Latino in his 20s and another in his 70s. The younger victim claims the suspect hurled insults about Mexicans before
The United States prides itself on being a beacon of religious freedom, a right enshrined in the very foundation of its Constitution. But what happens when that freedom is challenged, not by foreign forces, but within our own borders? Recent events on college campuses across the country raise trou
