Brooklyn hate crime case in new legal thriller confronts racial bias and justice

BROOKLYN, NY — A chance encounter in Prospect Park spirals into violence and courtroom drama in A Hate Crime in Brooklyn, the latest legal thriller from attorney and author David G. Secular.…

New Year’s Day assault in DC sparks a hate crime investigation as police search for the suspect

WASHINGTON, DC — A New Year’s Day attack in Northwest DC that left a victim hospitalized is being investigated as a possible hate crime, and police are searching for the suspect responsible.…

Video Shows Alleged Now Deceased Michael Jackson Impersonator Jordan Neely Assaulting Gay Man in NYC Hate Crime

A resurfaced video has emerged showing Jordan Neely, known for impersonating Michael Jackson, using homophobic slurs against a man wearing a shirt with a gay pride design. In the video, Neely can…

North Carolina man indicted for pulling a gun at pizzeria in alleged hate crime

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A 31-year-old North Carolina man has been indicted on federal civil rights and firearms charges for allegedly threatening eight individuals with a firearm at a Charlotte restaurant because of…

Hanging Halloween Decoration in Maryland Reported to Police as Hate Crime

DUNKIRK, Md. — A Halloween decoration mistakenly perceived as a racially charged symbol caused alarm in a Dunkirk neighborhood this week, prompting an investigation by the Calvert County Sheriff’s Office. On the…

Three charged with hate crimes for vandalizing Brooklyn Museum officials’ homes

BROOKLYN, N.Y. — Three individuals have been charged with hate crimes in connection with anti-Semitic vandalism targeting the homes of the Brooklyn Museum’s director and board members, the Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office…

Man Arrested for Hate Crime at Stafford Hospital

Man Arrested for Hate Crime at Stafford Hospital **Stafford, VA** - A Fredericksburg resident was taken into custody after causing multiple disruptions at Stafford Hospital. On Friday at around 8:43 p.m., authorities…

Victim Targeted in Disturbing Hate Crime in Northwest DC

Washington, DC – A disturbing assault in Northwest DC has led to a call for public assistance in identifying the suspect involved. On October 12, at approximately 9:44 a.m., the victim was…

NYPD investigating hate crime vandalism in Washington Heights

MANHATTAN, N.Y. — Police are investigating an incident of vandalism in Washington Heights that is being treated as a hate crime, authorities said. On Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at approximately 3:00 a.m.,…

New Jersey Man Facing Federal Hate Crime Charge for Attack on Rutgers Muslim Center

NEWARK, N.J. – A Somerset County man pleaded guilty to committing a federal hate crime by vandalizing a religious center at Rutgers University during the Eid-al-Fitr holiday, federal authorities announced Wednesday. Jacob…

Yonkers Man Indicted for Attempted Murder as Hate Crime in Attack on Jewish Barber

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A Yonkers man has been indicted on multiple charges, including attempted murder as a hate crime, following an attack on a Jewish barber in his Yonkers Avenue barbershop,…

LGBTQIA+ flag vandalized at Queens bar, hate crime investigation underway

QUEENS, N.Y. — A bar in Astoria was the target of a hate crime on Friday afternoon when an unidentified individual vandalized an LGBTQIA+ flag and threatened workers, according to police. The…

Swastika Graffiti Sparks Hate Crime Investigation in Brooklyn

NEW YORK, NY — Police are requesting public assistance in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated harassment hate crime that occurred on Friday evening in Brooklyn. The incident took place around…

Hate Crime: NYPD Seeks Suspect Who Screamed Slurs and Spit on Jewish New Yorker

NEW YORK — The New York City Police Department is seeking the public’s help in identifying a suspect involved in an aggravated harassment incident that took place in the Upper East Side on…

Atlantic County Launches ‘Safe Place’ Initiative to Combat Hate Crimes, Promotes First Participating Business

MAYS LANDING, N.J. — The Atlantic County Prosecutor’s Office has announced its certification as a partner in the “Safe Place” initiative, joining over 350 law enforcement agencies worldwide in a program aimed…

Suspect Arrested in Hate Crime at Jewish Museum of Maryland

BALTIMORE, Md. – A 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire set outside the Jewish Museum of Maryland on August 4, in what is being treated as a hate…

Arrest Made in Hate Crime Incident at Jewish Museum in Baltimore

BALTIMORE, MD—A 66-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a fire set outside the Jewish Museum of Maryland on August 4, 2024. The incident, which took place in the unit block…

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Woman Assaulted in Suspected Hate Crime on Q Train

NEW YORK, N.Y. — The NYPD is investigating a suspected hate crime following an incident on a northbound Q train at the West 57 Street and 7th Avenue subway station on Wednesday,…

NYPD Seeks Public Help to Identify Suspect in Hate Crime Incident

The New York City Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect involved in a criminal mischief case considered a hate crime. The incident occurred early in the morning…

Ocean County Man Gets 40-Year Sentence for Hate Crimes Against Orthodox Jews

Trenton, NJ — An Ocean County man was sentenced today to 40 years in prison for committing a series of violent hate crimes against members of the Orthodox Jewish community in and…

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