HATE CRIME

Mar 19 2026CRIME

Caught in a Love Scam: Hate Crime on a Dating App

A 24‑year‑old man from Campbell, New York, faces serious charges after police say he used a dating app to threaten and extort money from someone in Bath. The suspect, named Andrew Kidder, allegedly created fake profiles to lure victims and then demanded cash or gifts in exchange for keeping private

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Mar 18 2026CRIME

Former TV Host Faces Racially‑Motivated Highway Shooting Charges

A 46‑year‑old ex‑San Diego news anchor is now in jail after police linked him to two fatal shootings on a remote mountain road. The suspect, who once reported for Univision and Telemundo, was taken into custody at the international airport on March 10 while he was about to leave for a vacation. Inve

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Mar 11 2026CRIME

A Troubling Attack in Chicago’s Loop Sparks New Arrest

In the heart of downtown Chicago, a 36‑year‑old man was taken into custody on March 5 after police said he assaulted three women. The incident happened near 108 S. Michigan Ave, where the suspect was described as wearing all black and striking strangers on the street. One victim, a 24‑year‑old Blac

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Mar 04 2026CRIME

Hate‑Crime Sentence for Planned Attack on Online Date

A 26‑year‑old from Eugene was given a 12‑year, seven‑month prison term after he used a tire thumper to assault a gay man he met on a dating app. The judge noted that the defendant had planned the attack for weeks and appeared to be experiencing psychosis at the time. Because of those mental he

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

Ohio Adds New Hate‑Crime Law to Protect Everyone

The Ohio House has moved a new bill that will give the state its first clear hate‑crime law. House Bill 306 was presented to the Judiciary Committee on February 25 by two lawmakers, one Democrat and one Republican. The bill would change the current law that only covers race, color, religion or

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Feb 18 2026CRIME

Bike Rumble Turns Hate Crime: A Quick Look at the Case

A man named Travis Bonn was caught on video using a hateful slur against a Black woman while riding his bike. The incident happened near a fast‑food spot on 44th Street SE in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The woman was just getting out of her car after work and was waiting to enter a one‑way street. She s

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Jan 29 2026CRIME

Car Crashes into Brooklyn Synagogue

A man drove his car into a famous Jewish building in Brooklyn, New York. This happened on a special day for the Jewish community. The driver hit the building many times with his car. No one got hurt, but the police are looking into it as a possible hate crime. The man was caught right after the inc

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Jan 28 2026CRIME

A Rabbi's Brave Stand Against Hate

In a shocking incident, a rabbi was violently attacked while walking to his synagogue in Queens. The assault happened near Queens Blvd. and 71st Ave. in Forest Hills around 3 p. m. on Tuesday. A stranger approached the 32-year-old rabbi, hurled antisemitic slurs, and punched him in the face and ches

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Jan 23 2026CRIME

Justice Delayed: Brooklyn Man Targeted in Hate-Fueled Assault

In a troubling event, a young man became the target of a hate-driven attack on a Brooklyn train. The incident unfolded early on a Saturday morning, around 5 a. m. , near the Lorimer Street station in Williamsburg. The suspect, described as a man with a dark complexion, was last seen wearing a black

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Jan 16 2026CRIME

Hate Crimes in Massachusetts: A Closer Look

In 2024, hate crimes in Massachusetts showed a troubling trend: antisemitic incidents became the most common type. This shift is significant because, historically, hate crimes against the Black community were more frequently reported. The state's Executive Office of Public Safety and Security releas

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