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No regrets for police in discounting gay man's killing

A controversial interview by an ex-senior cop has become a point of contention at an inquiry into gay hate crimes as it examines the case of Scott Johnson.

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Indian-Americans condemn increasing instances of hate against Hindus in Canada

Indian-Americans condemn hateful comments, hostile environment against Hindus in Canada; urge Ottawa to not mix freedom of expression with freedom for terror and endorse hate crimes. Indian-Americans demand action from Canadian PM Trudeau, US President Biden and US Congress to protect Canadian Indians, Hindus and students from threats.

The Hindu

Making the city’s hate crimes ordinance stronger is long overdue

Statistics show hate crimes in Chicago are at a nearly 30-year high. The proposed “Chi vs. Hate” ordinance will allow the city to report and track non-criminal hate incidents that are often precursors to hate crimes.

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U.S. Rep. Veronica Escobar leads push to keep guns from those convicted of hate crimes

The El Paso Democrat gathered fellow lawmakers who have had hate-motivated mass shootings in their districts to back the bill.

The Texas Tribune

Proposed rewrite of Chicago’s hate crime ordinance would create additional category of ‘hate incidents’

The ordinance Ald. Debra Silverstein plans to introduce would create the category of a noncriminal “hate incident,” which Chicagoans could report either by calling the city’s 311 nonemergency number or by using the 311 app.

Chicago Sun-Times

As Jacksonville shooting victims are eulogized, advocates call attention to anti-Black hate crimes

The motivations of a shooter who recently targeted and killed Black people in Jacksonville, Florida, have revived concerns about the threat of hate violence and domestic terrorism

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Carry On

Responding to a series of shooting, many involving minors, St. Louis Mayor Tishaura Jones has proposed banning AR-15s, AK-47s, and similar weapons from city streets. Jones has also called for banning celebratory gunfire and banning people convicted of insurrection and hate crimes from possessing firearms in the city.

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Hate crimes in Chicago last year reached highest number since 1994, according to national report

The 84% jump in hate crimes in Chicago last year compared to the previous year was higher than the rest of the 10 largest U.S. cities by population, according to a report that analyzed hate crime trends in major U.S. cities.

Chicago Sun-Times

St. Louis proposal would ban 'military-grade' weapons, prohibit guns for 'insurrectionists'

As the St. Louis mayor pushes legislation that would prohibit “military-grade weapons” on city streets and make it a crime for “insurrectionists” and those convicted of hate crimes to possess firearms, Missouri’s Republican attorney general is warning that such a law would violate the state constitution

The Independent UK

Supreme Court says hate speech will be prosecuted equally, no matter the faith of the offender

Supreme Court said hate speech to be prosecuted equally, no matter the faith of offender. Court condemns hate crimes, issues guidelines for States and police to prevent, control and deter mob violence and lynchings. Government asked to explain failure to act against cow vigilantes. Supreme Court posted the matter on…

The Hindu

Hundreds of hate crimes initially slip through police net

A police data team has identified more than 1400 hate crimes that weren't tagged as hate-motivated incidents in the past year.

Newsroom.co.nz

Israeli President Decries Hate Crimes Against Christians

Isaac Herzog on Wednesday condemned recent hate crimes against Christians in the Holy Land, and pledged to uproot the phenomenon

Zenger

Hate inquiry to probe major case after police bid fails

The death of American mathematician Scott Johnson in Sydney will be scrutinised at a special inquiry into suspected gay hate crimes despite police objections.

AAP

Anti-Asian hate attacks are down in LA. Why some are worried

After hitting record highs in 2021, anti-Asian hate attacks have significantly decreased both in the Los Angeles area and statewide.

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French government unveils plans to combat rise in anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes

New measures to tackle anti-gay hate crimes have been presented by France's equality minister, specifically targetting abuse at sporting events and calling for automatic stadium bans for homophobic remarks.

Axios

El Paso Walmart shooter sentenced to 90 consecutive life terms

Patrick Crusius in February pleaded guilty to 90 federal hate crimes and firearms violations in the racist mass shooting.

AAP

Inquiry to grill NSW police over cold case blunders

An inquiry into unsolved suspected gay hate crimes has revealed systemic issues and cold case mismanagement within the NSW Police Force.

Tribune News Service

The hate has not stopped – but what has caused California anti-Asian crimes to drop?

AAPI community leaders met new hate crime data with trepidation and caution – though reported anti-Asian hate crimes decreased in 2022, the number was still the second-highest since at least 2001, and anti-Asian rhetoric and violence are still widespread.

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Inquiry to grill NSW police over unsolved LGBTQI deaths

Police missteps in investigating LGBTQI deaths in New South Wales dating back to the 1970s are the focus of an ongoing inquiry into unsolved hate crimes.

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Inquiry to probe police 'failures' on LGBTQI deaths

NSW police officers will front a gay hate crimes inquiry over alleged investigative failures on unsolved LGBTQI deaths.

Daily Record

Trans rapist Isla Bryson 'victim of hate crimes in jail' and complains of being treated like 'monster'

The notorious inmate, who only transitioned while on bail, says they have become a victim of transphobic attacks in prison.

AAP

Gay hate inquiry returns to probe police failures

Several NSW Police strike forces into gay hate crimes will be scrutinised by the special inquiry into LGBTIQ hate crimes in Sydney.

The Guardian - US

Minnesota Muslims vow to continue call to prayer despite rise in mosque attacks

Twin Cities community has long battled Islamophobia, and some say series of attacks is backlash to new rule allowing calls any time

AAP

Journalist's unsolved death possibly linked to gay hate

The disappearance of Wollongong TV newsreader Ross Warren at a known gay beat 34 years ago is the focus of an inquiry looking into historic hate crimes.

Los Angeles Times

'It's so pervasive': California hate crimes soared 20% in 2022, report shows

LOS ANGELES — Hate crimes soared in California in 2022, with year-over-year rises recorded in incidents targeting virtually every demographic group, according to a report released Tuesday.

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