Hate Crimes
The Gun Industry Is in the Business of Hate
The gun industry and the extremist politicians it supports have long fanned the flames of hate-based, radical ideologies.
Pride flag burned at elementary school sparks hate crime investigation
This incident comes as parents of children at the elementary school are planning a boycott of an assembly that would include LGBTQ+ topics.
Lauren Boebert compares Biden's Plan to Fight Hate to Soviet Union tactics
A recent report from the FBI shows antisemitism is at an all-time high in America.
Want to Get Ahead of Hate? Follow Social Media Rhetoric
Particular rhetoric, propelled by social media outrage algorithms, carried the signal for where and when real-world violence would take place.
Andrew Lester's family, friends skip first court appearance
Lester, 84, pleaded not guilty to two charges in connection with the shooting of Ralph Yarl, 16. Yarl's attorney intends to pursue federal charges in the case.
Woman misses hearing for terrorizing Jewish temple to harass it again
Ezra Law is accused of harassing preschool students at the temple when she was supposed to be getting arraigned on prior charges for vandalism.
Why Another Antisemitism Watchdog?
The change in the ADL's mission is why we have formed Antisemitism Watch.
Overcoming Hate in America
When average people are willing to share their stories, it invites others to consider creating a new story and path for themselves.
Ohio man admits plotting to carry out mass shooting of women
While plotting the mass murder, the man wrote a note signed as being from "your hopeful friend and murderer."
A New Low for Antisemitism at the UN
Just when you thought the United Nations could not stoop any lower in its relentless antisemitism, this past week, it reached a new despicable low, with obscene antisemitic comments made by a U.N. Human Rights Council official, alleging "the Jewish Lobby" controls social media.
Will Chesa Boudin's DA Dream Die in Chinatown Today?
The fate of San Francisco District Attorney Chesa Boudin will be determined Tuesday in a recall vote.
One Year Later, Stop Asian Hate Laws Have Failed Asian Americans
A disconnect between federal policy and community needs are at odds with Asian American safety concerns.
Supermarket Shooting in Buffalo Sees 'Multiple People' Killed: Police
The attack on Saturday is being investigated as a racially-motivated hate crime, said investigators.
Optometrist Charged With Allegedly Delivering Nooses, Making Racist Threats
Kenneth Pilon allegedly slipped a noose with a racist note into a truck owned by a mixed-race couple, in addition to threatening Starbucks workers.
Antisemitic Incidents in U.S. Hit Record High in 2021: Report
More than 780 antisemitic incidents were reported in New York and New Jersey alone, according to the ADL's annual report.
Jussie Smollett Supporters Rally Outside Chicago Jail, Demand He Be Freed
The "Empire" star is currently being held in a cell by himself, with constant monitoring by guards and cameras, per an approved request by his attorneys.
City Official Calls It Quits During Probe Into Alleged Racist Comments
A video of the official and his wife making racist comments about Asian Americans went viral earlier this year.
3 Men Convicted in Ahmaud Arbery's Death Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crime
Greg and Travis McMichael and neighbor William "Roddie" Bryan already had been convicted of murder for Arbery's death and sentenced to life in prison.
Media Coverage Reduces Hate Crimes—But Only for Some
Jews are per capita the victims of more hate crimes than any other group in the United States yet, these instances get among the least media coverage.
String of Antisemitic Incidents Over Weekend Prompt NYC Hate Crime Probe
"An attack on our Jewish community is an attack on every New Yorker," Mayor Eric Adams said about the incidents.
Task Force Prosecutes Highest Amount of Anti-Asian Crimes Since Inception
Thirty-three hate crimes involving anti-Asian incidents are currently being prosecuted in Manhattan, District Attorney Alvin Bragg said this week.
Synagogue and School Vandalized With Swastikas Spur Hate Crime Charges
The suspect, Shahid Hussain, was found allegedly wearing a fake Hitler mustache and doing a Nazi salute in a Facebook post.
Mississippi Could Expand Hate Crime Law to Include LGBTQ, Disabled People
The last update to the state's hate crime laws came in 2017 when protections were added to police officers who had hate crimes committed against them.
Plow Driver's Video of Spraying Snow Onto Jews Spurs Hate Crime Probe
The driver said that he targeted the Jews in support of Jesus Christ. The town's mayor said the men could've been killed.
Ahmaud Arbery's Parents Outraged by Plea Deal, Accuse DOJ of Betraying Them
Prosecutors asked the U.S. District Court of Brunswick, Georgia, to approve plea agreements for two of the men convicted of murdering Arbery.
Florida Man Allegedly Smashes Black Teens' Car, Charged With Hate Crime
The FBI reported 8,263 single-bias criminal incidents motivated by bias toward race, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sexual orientation, disability and gender in 2020.
1k Potential Jurors to Be Called in Hate Crimes Trial of Arbery's Killers
The judge who will hear the hate crimes trial of the men convicted of killing Arbery granted the joint request to expand the jury pool to cover a larger swath of counties.
Racial Slur Found at Black City Council Member's Home That Was Set on Fire
The family was on vacation at the time, but two of their pets were killed in the fire.
Man Charged With Hate Crime After Allegedly Almost Hitting Woman With Car
Friedmann pushed the door shut and spat in her face, court records said, "because he doesn't like Black people."