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Idaho Police Cannot Charge Anti-Gay Attack as Hate Crime
A man in Idaho allegedly attacked a gay couple while shouting anti-gay slurs, but police say a legal loophole prevents hate crime charges.
The case has sparked calls for stronger LGBTQ+ protections in the state. In Idaho, a man attacked a gay couple. Police arrested him. But they cannot charge him with a hate crime. This is because of a loophole in Idaho's law. The suspect is named Pedro Villareal. He allegedly shouted anti-gay slurs at the couple. The victims are Eric Reed and Juan Olvera. The attack happened outside their home. Villareal then allegedly assaulted them physically. Idaho police confirmed the arrest. However, they explained a serious problem. The state's hate crime law has a…
Gay couple threatened in Cartagena for displaying LGTBIQ+ flag
A gay couple in Cartagena was threatened and insulted by their neighbor after hanging an LGTBIQ+ flag on their balcony. The victims have…
Gay Couple Survives Brutal Attack in Small Town
A gay couple was violently attacked in a small town. One victim said he truly feared he would not survive. A gay couple recently survived…
A dark week for LGBTIphobia during Pride month
Attacks against LGTBIQ+ people continue, even in June. Spain and Europe face a week marked by homophobic and transphobic violence. Pride…
Offenbach: At Least Seven Gay Men Lured into Trap via Dating Apps
In Offenbach, at least seven gay men were deliberately lured via dating apps. They were then brutally attacked. Something serious happened…
10 Years After Pulse: Remembering 49 Lives Lost
Ten years ago, a gunman killed 49 people at Pulse, a gay nightclub in Orlando during Latin Night. On this anniversary, the LGBTQ+…
Who Is Safe on Britain's Streets? Hate Crime Is Rising
Hate crime in Britain is rising even as violent crime falls. LGBTQ+ people and ethnic minorities are among those who feel most unsafe in…
Bangladesh University Expels Students for Being Gay and Calls Police
A university in Bangladesh expelled students suspected of being gay. The students were also handed…
Man Shouted Anti-Trans Slurs at Woman During Karaoke Night
A drunk man shouted anti-transgender slurs at a woman during a karaoke night. He refused to leave…
Two Women Charged With Murder in Silver Spring, Maryland
Two women, described as girlfriends, have been charged with murdering the mother of one of them in…
Rainbow flag stolen and hate messages sprayed at school in Güstrow
Unknown perpetrators stole a rainbow flag at a school in Güstrow. They also sprayed…
Six Flags permanently bans teen who attacked trans woman at amusement park
An 18-year-old Ohio teen has been permanently banned from all Six Flags parks after pulling down a…
Attack on House with Rainbow Flag in Goldkronach
Unknown attackers threw fireworks and eggs at a residential house in Goldkronach. The house…
George Santos in trouble again: insider trading on prediction market
Former congressman George Santos allegedly used insider information to bet on a prediction market.…
Shia LaBeouf Pleads Guilty After Attacking Queer Man in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf pleaded guilty to battering a queer man in New Orleans. The victim called the…
Noahm, 19, Dies After Homophobic Attack in Metz
Noahm, 19, died Tuesday at hospital after violent homophobic attack in Metz. Testimonies from…
George Santos Investigated for Betting on Himself
George Santos is a former US congressman who lied about his life. Now federal investigators are…
Ohio Man Arrested After Pulling Down Transgender Woman's Skirt at Cedar Point
An 18-year-old man was arrested at Cedar Point amusement park in Ohio. He allegedly pulled down a…
Ohio Teen Accused of Stabbing Gay Couple and Killing Adoptive Father
An Ohio teenager is accused of fatally stabbing his adoptive father. The victim was part of a gay…
Trans woman Persia Amarra Conway identified after being found dead in Houston
Persia Amarra Conway, a 33-year-old transgender woman, has been identified after her body was…
Man Denies Hate Crime in Killing of Gay Dancer O'Shae Sibley
Dmitriy Popov is on trial for the 2023 stabbing death of gay dancer O'Shae Sibley in New York. He…
Dragqueen Jurassica Parka Charged with Child Pornography Possession
Well-known dragqueen Jurassica Parka faces court proceedings. Prosecutors formally accuse her of…
Berlin's Anti-Violence Project for LGBTQ+ People Attacked Again
The anti-violence organization Maneo in Berlin-Schöneberg faced another queer-hostile attack. Such…
Man Threatens to Shoot Bar Employee After Anti-Gay Slurs in D.C.
A man in Washington D.C. is accused of threatening to shoot a bar employee after using anti-gay…
Russia Prosecutes 13-Year-Old Boy for Sharing LGBT Video Online
A 13-year-old Russian boy faces reform school after sharing an LGBT video online. His family says…
Homophobic Attack in Pontevedra: Insults and Assault on Lesbian Woman
A lesbian woman was attacked in Pontevedra with homophobic insults and a bottle assault. The…
Body of missing trans student Murry Foust found in Kentucky
The body of missing trans student Murry Foust, 22, was found in Kentucky after nearly a month.…
Linda McMahon fails to hide identities of abuse victims
Education Secretary Linda McMahon lost a legal battle in court. She tried to force alleged abuse…
Dora Moutot Convicted of Transphobic Insults on Television
Paris court condemned anti-trans activist Dora Moutot for transphobic insults. The remarks were…
Republican Leader Arrested for Trying to Hire a Child Prostitute
A Republican leader was arrested for trying to hire a child for sex. This happened while many…
Man kills transgender fiancée and claims self-defense
A man is accused of murdering his transgender fiancée by cutting her throat. He is now claiming…
Unknown vandals destroy queer books in Neubrandenburg library
Queer books were deliberately damaged at a Neubrandenburg library. This is not the first…
Hamburg: Unknown Man Attacks Trans Person on S-Bahn
A trans person was attacked on Hamburg's S-Bahn by an unknown man. Police are seeking witnesses…
Thieves Steal Safe from Gay Bar in Quick Burglary
Thieves broke into a gay bar and stole a safe in a very fast burglary. Friends of the bar are now…
Saxony: Three Quarters of Hate Crimes Against Queers Have Right-Wing Motives
Hate crimes against queer people are increasing in German state Saxony. Three quarters of these…
America is normalizing violence against queer people again
Violence against LGBTQ+ people is rising again in America. Experts warn that anti-queer hate is…
Sharp Rise in Hate Crimes Against LGBTQ+ People in Mecklenburg-Vorpommern
Mecklenburg-Vorpommern reports increasing crimes targeting queer people. State crime statistics…
Vandals spray anti-gay slurs on gay bars twice in one day
Vandals spray-painted anti-gay slurs on gay bars twice within 24 hours. Police are actively…
Suspect turns himself in after fatal stabbing of trans student at University of Washington
A transgender student at the University of Washington was fatally stabbed in a violent attack. The…
Transgender student stabbed and killed in Seattle
A transgender college student was stabbed to death in Seattle. Police are still looking for the…
Court decides on extradition of convicted neo-Nazi Sven Liebich
On May 18, a Pilsen court decides on extraditing convicted neo-Nazi Sven Liebich, also known as…
19-Year-Old Transgender Student Fatally Stabbed at University of Washington
A 19-year-old transgender student at the University of Washington was fatally stabbed. The case…
Gay dad speaks out against exploitation of LGBTQ+ people for viral content
Gay couple David and Anthony Vulin are speaking out after a MAGA influencer targeted them for…
Head of Hirschfeld Foundation attacked in homophobic assault
Helmut Metzner, director of the Magnus Hirschfeld Foundation, was verbally abused and physically…
Gay man killed by roommate who hated him for being gay
A gay man in Germany was murdered by his temporary roommate, who reportedly hated him for being…
Dijon: Homophobic attacks return at cruising spot near Kir Lake
At least three homophobic attacks occurred at Kir Lake in Dijon during April. Men engaging in…
Man accused of ritually killing his gay roommate faces life in prison
A man is accused of killing his gay roommate in a ritualistic way. He allegedly believed gay men…
Court weakens protective order against Pasha, sparking outrage
A court has weakened a protective order against a person named Pasha, causing widespread…
Police Raids on Suspected Neo-Nazis After CSD Attacks
Police in North Rhine-Westphalia search homes of suspected neo-nazis. The raids relate to attacks…
Homophobic and racist violence in Berlin subway
A man attacked two women and one man in the Berlin subway. He insulted them with racist and…
Police Arrest Hate Crime Suspect After Subway Fare Evasion
A man was arrested after attacking a gay victim with anti-gay slurs. Police caught him after he…
Right-wing extremist Sven Liebich fights extradition to Germany
Right-wing extremist Sven Liebich was arrested in Czechia on April 9. He is legally resisting…
Man Seriously Hurt After Violent Mob Attack at Night
A man was hospitalized with serious injuries after a late-night mob attack. Police are still…
Brand bij LGBTQ+-club Pink Punters in Milton Keynes was een ongeluk
A fire at the popular LGBTQ+ club Pink Punters in Milton Keynes was accidental, Thames Valley…
Man in critical condition after homophobic attack in Bristol
A man in his 30s is in critical condition after a suspected homophobic attack in Bristol city…
Cocoland Chat Site Reopens: Investigation Launched
The Cocoland chat site has reappeared after closing in 2024. Paris prosecutors opened an…
Wife of Renee Good demands FBI return SUV for state investigation
The wife of Renee Good demands the FBI return an SUV linked to her death. The vehicle is blocking…
From Red Carpet to Chaos: Shooting at White House Correspondents' Dinner
LGBTQ+ journalist Joe Reberkenny from the Washington Blade was present at the White House…
Homophobia Influences Criminal Cases Against LGBTQ+ Activists in Kazakhstan
Two LGBTQ+ activists in Kazakhstan were found guilty on the same day. Human rights groups believe…
Man charged for gay club shooting with unprecedented hate intimidation charge
Timothy James Truett (37) is charged for shooting outside a gay nightclub in Myrtle Beach with an…
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