All articles tagged with #hate crime
A fire caused by arson heavily damaged Mississippi's largest synagogue in Jackson, with authorities arresting a suspect; the incident is under investigation, and the synagogue has suspended services indefinitely.
The house of Brandenburg's antisemitism commissioner, Andreas Büttner, was targeted in a suspected arson attack, with police finding an anti-constitutional symbol related to Hamas near his home. Büttner, who has previously been targeted, remains resilient despite the attack, which is part of a recent surge in antisemitic crimes in Germany amid the Gaza conflict. German officials expressed solidarity and condemned the attack.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Edinburgh during Hogmanay for possessing an offensive weapon and committing a hate crime, with other arrests made for drone flying and minor public order offences.
Hate crimes based on race and religion on UK public transport are increasing, with victims often feeling unsafe and community groups calling for urgent action to address the rise and improve safety measures.
UK police forces have announced plans to arrest individuals chanting 'globalise the intifada' at protests, citing concerns over hate speech and violence linked to recent attacks on Jewish communities, and are increasing security measures around synagogues and community venues.
A Mississippi State University student was arrested after yelling antisemitic comments and throwing coins at Dave Portnoy, the founder of Barstool Sports, during a public event. The incident was captured on video and led to the student's withdrawal from the university. Portnoy responded by condemning the hate speech and highlighting a concerning rise in antisemitism.
A man in Hanau, Germany, was detained for painting swastikas with his own blood on nearly 50 vehicles and buildings, with motives linked to personal and job-related issues. The incident, occurring in a city still haunted by a racist attack five years prior, has sparked shock and condemnation from local authorities, emphasizing that such symbols have no place in the community.
The FBI confirmed that the Michigan church shooting was a targeted act motivated by anti-religious beliefs against the Mormon community, resulting in four deaths and the destruction of the church.
A man with a history of hatred towards Mormons, fueled by personal grievances and addiction, carried out a deadly attack on a Michigan church, killing four and injuring others, before dying in a shootout with police.
Four individuals, including three teenagers and a 25-year-old man, were arrested in Washington state following a violent hate crime attack on a transgender woman, which left her hospitalized. The suspects allegedly argued with the victim, used homophobic slurs, and assaulted her violently in Renton, with video evidence supporting the allegations. The suspects face charges including assault, strangulation, and hate crimes, with some already in custody and others awaiting charges.
Four individuals, including three teenagers and a 25-year-old man, were arrested in Washington state in connection with a violent hate crime against a transgender woman, involving assault and homophobic slurs, resulting in serious injuries. The suspects face charges of assault and hate crimes, with some released on electronic monitoring and others held on bail.
A gunman opened fire during a Catholic school service in Minneapolis, killing two children and injuring 17 others before taking their own life. The FBI is investigating the incident as a domestic terrorism and hate crime targeting Catholics, with the shooter having no known connection to the church. The community mourns the tragedy, which occurred during the first week of school.
Six years after claiming he was a victim of a hate crime, Jussie Smollett revisits his case and defends his innocence in a new Netflix documentary, amidst ongoing legal and public controversy over the incident and its aftermath.
French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou condemned the cutting down of a memorial tree planted in honor of Ilan Halimi, a young Jewish man murdered in 2006, calling it an act of anti-Semitic hatred and a threat to memory and remembrance.
Jussie Smollett maintains his innocence regarding the 2019 hate crime incident, alleging a conspiracy by Chicago authorities and the mayor to frame him, and is now working to rebuild his career through new music, acting projects, and a Netflix documentary exploring his story.