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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 …

Man Charged with Murder of Gay Victim at Tampa Dog Park in Hate Crime Case

Tampa, Florida – A Florida man was charged with murder in connection with the fatal shooting of a gay man at a Tampa dog park on Feb. 2, according to the Hillsborough State Attorney’s Office. Prosecutors revealed that the victim was targeted because of his sexual orientation. Gerald Declan Radford, 65, of Tampa, was arrested and charged with second-degree murder in the death of John Walter Lay, 52. The arrest came after investigators gathered evidence …

Hateful Attack: Teens Assault Gay Couple in NYC, Authorities Say

Queens, New York – A violent attack on a gay couple by a group of teenagers in Queens has left the victims shaken. The male victims, both 36 years old, were walking together on Broadway near 33rd Street in Astoria when they were accosted by a mob of young individuals who hurled anti-gay slurs at them. The attackers proceeded to throw unspecified objects at the couple before physically assaulting them. One of the victims was …

Accused Shooter Claims Self-Defense, But Friends Say Victim Targeted for Being Gay

TAMPA, Fla. – A Tampa man, John Walter Lay, known as “Walt”, was fatally shot at West Dog Park on Feb. 2. The accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford, claims self-defense, but Lay’s friends allege that he was targeted for being gay. Friends of Lay have been vocal about seeking justice, asserting that the attack was motivated by hate. Despite Radford’s self-defense claims, Lay’s loved ones remain convinced that he was deliberately singled out. In the …

Friends and family of fatally shot Tampa man call for justice, say he was targeted for being gay

TAMPA, Fla. – The fatal shooting of John Walter Lay at West Dog Park has sparked outrage among his family and friends, who believe he was targeted for being gay. Lay, also known as “Walt,” was shot and killed on Feb. 2, and no criminal charges have been filed against the accused shooter, Gerald Declan Radford. Lay’s friends and acquaintances revealed that he had been frequently harassed by Radford, who would reportedly use anti-gay slurs …