Hate crime
Doctor Refused Service at Indiana Gas Station for Being Asian
Clerk allegedly told Asian doctor to leave gas station and never come back because of coronavirus.
Boston Mother and Teen Daughter 'Brutally Assaulted' for Speaking Spanish
"I'm having nightmares. I'm afraid to take the train to work, and my family is afraid to speak Spanish in public," the mother said.
Everything We Know About Jussie Smollett's Indictment
The actor was indicted on Tuesday, after a special prosecutor led an investigation into the dismissal of 16 previous charges against him last February.
Smollett Indicted by Special Prosecutor Over Allegedly Faked Hate Crime
Performer Jussie Smollett was indicted Tuesday on six counts of disorderly conduct for allegedly staging a racist and homophobic attack. Special Prosecutor Dan Webb said Smollett had allegedly reported "a heinous hate crime that he, in fact, knew had not occurred."
Black-Metal Arsonist Admits to Burning Louisiana Churches
Court documents show that Holden James Matthews, who was arrested last year, was an avid follower of the black heavy metal scene.
Auschwitz Was Liberated 75 Years Ago. Today, Anti-Semitism Is Reviving
Decades after the end of the Holocaust with the closure of Nazi concentration camps U.S. forces helped liberate, the number of hate crimes against Jews in America hits a record high.
Two Accused of Attacking Indian Woman Who Recently Moved to U.S.
A passerby intervened as the suspects assaulted and robbed the woman, who recently moved to the U.S.
Solidarity March Planned in New York After Anti-Semitic Attacks
In just the last two weeks, New York and its suburbs have endured around two dozen crimes appearing to target Jews.
Apple Watch Helps Disprove Man's Anti-Semitic Attack Story
Police say that biometric data stored on Sean Sammit's Apple Watch contradicted his story about being stabbed after leaving a Michigan synagogue.
Woman Charged With Assaulting Jewish Man in New York
Jasmine Lucas, 24, is charged with assaulting a 22-year-old man in Williamsburg.
Hanukkah Stabbing at Rabbi's House in New York Leaves 5 Injured
New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said he was "horrified" by the Monsey stabbings, calling the acts "despicable" and "cowardly."
NYPD Steps up Patrols After String of Anti-Semitic Incidents
This week alone, at least five separate instances of apparently anti-Semitic crimes have rattled the Jewish community, especially as it celebrates Hanukkah.
Jersey City Shooting Investigated As Domestic Terrorism, Authorities Say
"The evidence points towards acts of hate," New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal said.
Obama, Bush, Clinton, Carter: Declare a National State of Emergency on Hate
The four former presidents need to claim the moral high ground their successor has forfeited, and bring together a citizens' assembly of Americans—a National Summit on Hate and Democracy.
Man Sentenced for Burning Cross Says He Did it to Save Somebody's Life
"The defendant invoked a terrifying symbol of racial violence to threaten and intimidate the victims for no other reason than their race and where they lived," the Justice Department said.
U.S. Citizen Attacked With Battery Acid For 'Invading' America
A 42-year old U.S. citizen was attacked on Friday when an unidentified white male threw battery acid on his face because he thought the Hispanic man was here illegally.
Arrest Made After Hispanic Man Has Acid Thrown in His Face by 'Racist'
Mahud Villalaz suffered burns to his face after being berated by a male in argument over parking.
Authorities Investigate 'Hate-Filled' Flyers at Connecticut University
Flyers covered with "hate-filled" slogans that were left on a Connecticut college campus this past Thursday night have prompted investigations from police and federal agents.
Muslim Family Says 'Trump Supporter' Harassed Them in TJ Maxx Store
Mido Mourad said he called police to the TJ Maxx store in Brooklyn, New York City, after a white woman allegedly harassed his family and assaulted him.
Another Kansas City Transgender Woman Murdered, Suspect Waited at Scene
Brianna "BB" Hill was shot and killed at 11:30 am CT on Monday in Kansas City. Hill was the second transgender person murdered in the Kansas City area this year, and is estimated to be the 21st nationwide.
Teacher Placed on Leave After Racist Rant with Parent in School Parking Lot
The school teacher is currently on suspension and is being investigated by the school district after the incident was posted on Facebook and went viral.
San Diego Man Charged With Racial Attack on 3 Women in Hijabs
The alleged attack comes after President Donald Trump used the same words for four Democratic congresswomen.
Homophobic Attack Leaves Victim With Broken Jaw, No Teeth
A gay Wisconsin man is recuperating after he was assaulted so badly that his jaw was broken and all of his teeth had to be pulled. He claims that it was a homophobic hate crime.
Black-Owned Restaurant Vandalized with Racial Slur and 'Get Out' Message
Glass was smashed, tables overturned and the N-word was scrawled on the restaurant's walls.
Governor Asks Division of Human Rights to Investigate School Bus Hate Crime
The New York State Division of Human Rights has been asked to open an investigation into an alleged hate crime on a school bus.
Las Vegas LGBT Center Vandalized After Attempted Arson
"Hatred will not stop us—it shows us more and more that we need to stand taller, shout louder and love harder," read a statement from the LGBTQ Center of Southern Nevada.
Man Jailed for Pouring Concrete Down Drains at Home of Interracial Couple
Samuel Whitt jailed for 54 months after destroying rental home he was evicted from in November 2016.
Illinois Student Arrested After Noose Found in Dorm Elevator
Andrew Smith is accused of misdemeanor disorderly conduct and committing a hate crime following the alleged racist incident.
Alcohol Poured on Arizona Islamic Center, Police Investigating
"Just because we are from a different faith does not mean we are not human beings," said Irfan Sheikh, a member of the Islamic Center of Tucson's board of directors.
Serial Killer Who Targeted Gay Men Slated for Execution This Week
Gary Ray Bowles confessed to brutally murdering six gay men over an eight-month period in 1994. After 20 years on death row, his execution is scheduled for Thursday.