Jul

21

Newsweek’s Coverage of Lawrence King Shooting

Filed Under Books & Mags, Gay Students, Hate Crimes, LGBT Youth |

The July 28, 2008 issue of Newsweek (PRNewsFoto/NEWSWEEK)The July 28, 2008 issue of Newsweek (on newsstands Monday, July 21), Read more

Apr

23

Controversial UK Gay Hate Crime Law Dealt Blow

Filed Under Hate Crimes, Homophobia, Legal |

The House of Lords has rejected a Gay Hate Crimes Bill from Labour that’s been causing controversy in Britain as it was viewed as many believe that it would stifle free speech. Read more

Apr

15

D.A. Urged to Charge ‘Alleged’ Lawrence King Murderer as a Minor

Filed Under Court Cases, Crime, Gay Students, Hate Crimes, Legal |

News on California Court Cases(Los Angeles, CA) — A coalition of 27 groups fighting for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights today is urging Ventura County prosecutors to try 14-year-old Brandon McInerney in juvenile court, and not as an adult. McInerney has been charged as an adult in the February 12 murder of his E.O. Green Middle School classmate, 15-year-old Lawrence King. Students say McInerney targeted King because the victim was openly gay and because he wore women’s jewelry and makeup. Read more

Mar

10

A Call to People of Faith to Stand Against Anti-LGBT Violence

Filed Under Hate Crimes, Homophobia, Human Rights, Religion |

Article of Faith by the Rev. Mike Schuenemeyer of the National Religious Leadership Roundtable. Read more

Feb

28

New Canadian Study on Sexual Orientation and Victimization

Filed Under Crime, Hate Crimes, Research |

Study: Sexual orientation and victimizationOttawa — Gays, lesbians and bisexuals reported experiencing higher rates of victimization for violent crimes in 2004, including sexual assault, robbery and physical assault, than heterosexuals, according to a new study. Read more

Feb

27

Gay Teen Shot Dead in Fort Lauderdale

Filed Under Crime, Gay Students, Hate Crimes, Homophobia, LGBT Youth, Obits, Police Beat |

Speaking of hate crimes in Fort Lauderdale, here’s a story that broke on Friday or Saturday. It’s also an unsolved crime at this point. Read more

Feb

27

Gay Man Attacked In Ft. Lauderdale

Filed Under Crime, Hate Crimes, Homophobia, Police Beat |

A gay man was beaten outside a popular 24-hour restaurant in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, Saturday morning by a man who shouted anti-gay obscenities at him and his partner. Read more

Feb

14

Charges Filed in SoCal School Shooting of Teen Shot in Hate-laced Attack!

Filed Under Crime, Gay Students, Hate Crimes, Legal, Obits |

Lawrence King, a 15-year-old student in Oxnard, Calif., was shot in the head Tuesday morning during a class at E.O. Green Junior High, by a classmate. King was declared brain dead, but his body remains on a ventilator for possible organ donation. According to the Associated Press, the Ventura County prosecutor has filed charges of attempted murder with a hate-crime enhancement, but can’t discuss the facts behind the case. Read more

Jan

15

Scottish Hate Crimes Legislation to Include Homophobic and Transphobic Crimes

Filed Under Hate Crimes, Homophobia, Legal, Politics |

The Equality Network in Scotland has good news today: Read more

Jan

12

More Action Demanded from New South Wales Police Over Homophobic Violence

Filed Under Crime, Hate Crimes, Homophobia, Police Beat |

NSW Police Gay and Lesbian Liaison Officer signAustralia, Surry Hills, NSW — New South Wales’ leading gay and lesbian health agency is set to make a detailed submission to the NSW Ombudsman over a lack of action from police against homophobic violence in the Oxford St precinct. Read more

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