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Man Charged in Violent Attack on Pro-Palestinian Supporters at Fresno Music Festival, Not Facing Hate Crime Charges

FRESNO, Calif. – A man in Fresno, California, is facing charges related to a violent attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters at a local music festival, though not for a hate crime. Francisco Samaniego allegedly assaulted three women during the ‘Porch Fest’ event in the Tower District earlier this year, with the altercation captured on video. According to witnesses, Samaniego approached the women due to their support for the Pro-Palestinian cause. However, the Fresno County District Attorney’s …

Investigators Uncover Disturbing Racism and Hate in Alleged Shooter’s Past

Liverpool, New York – The community in Central New York has been grappling with the tragic loss of two law enforcement officers in a fatal shooting incident. The deaths of Syracuse Police Officer Michael Jensen and Onondaga County Sheriff’s Lieutenant Michael Hoosock have left many searching for answers as to why such a horrific act of violence occurred. Authorities have been working tirelessly to understand the motives behind the shooting, shedding light on the alleged …

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 …

Teen brutally attacked in hate crime incident at Dockweiler State Beach shakes local community

Los Angeles, California – Under the golden glow of a setting sun at Dockweiler State Beach, a disturbing incident transpired on February 10 that shook the local community. A 16-year-old boy from Hawthorne fell victim to a group of teenagers in a violent attack that left him beaten, kicked, and stabbed multiple times. Despite the brutality of the assault, the resilience displayed by this young man, along with the outpouring of community support, sheds light …

Victim of Brutal Hate Crime Shares Story as Attacker Receives 15-Year Sentence

HELL’S KITCHEN, New York City – Vilma Kari, a 68-year-old woman, was the victim of a brutal hate crime that took place in March 2021 at a sidewalk in Hell’s Kitchen. Her assailant, 43-year-old Brandon Elliot, was recently sentenced to 15 years in state prison after pleading guilty to first-degree assault as a hate crime and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon. Kari addressed the public for the first time since the attack, expressing her …

Irish Muslim Council Chairperson Brutally Attacked in Dublin, Denounces Hate Crime

DUBLIN, IRELAND – The Chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, Shaykh Dr. Umar Al-Qadri, has reported being the victim of a hate crime after he was viciously attacked in the Tallaght area of South Co Dublin. Dr. Al-Qadri stated that he had arranged to meet two individuals, only to be set upon in what he believes was a planned attack. According to his social media post, Dr. Al-Qadri expressed his gratitude to the Irish individuals …

Teenage girl charged with attempted murder after trans teen stabbed 14 times: Devastating Hate Crime in London Sparks Outrage

LONDON, UK – A teenage girl has been charged with attempted murder following a brutal stabbing attack on an 18-year-old trans girl at a rollerskating party in Wealdstone, London. The victim, who has not been publicly identified, was allegedly stabbed 14 times after being verbally abused with transphobic slurs. Despite the severity of her injuries, she has been discharged from the hospital and is now recovering at home with her family, according to the Metropolitan …

BJP Leader in Maharashtra Accused of Hate Speech and Inciting Violence; Police Fail to Act

Mumbai, India: In a case that has sparked outrage and concern, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) leader Vikram Pawaskar has been accused of delivering hate speeches and inciting communal tensions in Satara and Sangli districts in western Maharashtra. Despite evidence and multiple FIRs pointing to his involvement in events leading to violence and even death, police have failed to take action against him for over a year. The situation has escalated to the point where rights …

Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes for Attacks on Orthodox Jews in New Jersey City, Faces Life in Prison

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, New Jersey – A man has pleaded guilty to federal hate crimes for a series of violent attacks against Orthodox Jews in New Jersey. Dion Marsh, 29, admitted to five hate crimes charges and one count of carjacking after a daylong attack spree in and around Lakewood, a heavily Orthodox area in central New Jersey. The U.S. Department of Justice stated that the victims were targeted because of their Jewish identity, as they …

Ocean County Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crimes Against Orthodox Jewish Community

Lakewood, New Jersey – A man from Ocean County, New Jersey, has pleaded guilty to hate crimes after committing violent attacks against members of the Orthodox Jewish community in the area. Dion Marsh is accused of attempting to kill and harm five Jewish individuals in 2022, with authorities stating that he ran over four people in a stolen vehicle and stabbed one of them in the chest. The U.S. Attorney for New Jersey, Philip Sellinger, …