California Jury Finds Man Guilty of Hate Crime and Murder in Tragic Killing of Gay College Student
Santa Ana, California — A California man was found guilty by a jury of committing a hate crime and murder in the fatal stabbing of a gay college student, a case that has reignited discussions about the safety of LGBTQ+ individuals in society. The incident that led to the conviction took place several years ago and involved Blaze Bernstein, a 19-year-old University of Pennsylvania student who was visiting his family in Orange County during winter …