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crime-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

"Alleged Police Lover Murders Sydney Couple and TV Reporter in Australian Crime of Passion"

Police find the bodies of a Sydney couple allegedly killed by a jilted police officer lover, prompting the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras organizers to request that police not march at their annual parade. The bodies of former television reporter Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies were discovered in a rural area, and the alleged killer, Senior-Constable Beau Lamarre-Condon, has been charged with their murders. The decision to exclude police from the parade has sparked debate, with some arguing for police participation to show support for the LGBTQ+ community, while others express grief and anger over the tragic event.

via The Associated Press|
#crime-lgbtq-rights#lgbtq-community#murder
crime-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

Australian TV Host Jesse Baird's Alleged Murder: Police Officer Charged

Australian TV host Sarah Harris becomes emotional on air as she mourns the alleged murder of her colleague Jesse Baird and his partner Luke Davies by Baird's ex-partner, a serving policeman. The bodies have not been found, and the accused has not disclosed their location. The murder has shocked Sydney and the media industry, becoming a headline-grabbing story across the country at a critical moment for the LGBTQ+ community as the city's annual Mardi Gras festival takes place. NSW Police Commissioner Karen Webb has apologized for police failures highlighted by an 18-month-long inquiry into gay hate crimes.

via The Daily Beast|
#crime-lgbtq-rights#lgbtq-community#mardi-gras
crime-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

"Tragic Death of Nonbinary Teen in Oklahoma Sparks National Outcry Against Anti-LGBTQ Bullying"

A police search warrant has revealed more details about the death of Nex Benedict, a nonbinary Oklahoma student who died a day after a high school bathroom fight possibly related to bullying over gender identity. The warrant indicates that the death was not a result of injuries suffered in the fight, based on preliminary autopsy results. The family has launched an independent investigation, and a vigil for the teenager is planned. The school district and police are cooperating in the ongoing investigation, while cautioning against speculation and emphasizing the need to allow law enforcement to do their job.

via The Associated Press|
#bullying#crime-lgbtq-rights#investigation
crime-lgbtq-rights1 year ago

"Trial Begins for Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Black Trans Woman in Hate Crime"

Daqua Lameek Ritter is facing the nation's first federal hate crime trial related to gender identity for the killing of 24-year-old Dime Doe, a Black trans woman. Prosecutors argue that Ritter fatally shot Doe after their relationship was exposed, despite his efforts to keep it secret. Text messages and witness testimonies suggest a tumultuous relationship between the two, with Ritter's girlfriend testifying that he misled her about his relationship with Doe. Ritter's defense denies his involvement in the shooting and argues that there is no evidence to support the accusations.

via The Root|
#crime-lgbtq-rights#federal-trial#gender-identity