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San Antonio police retracted an initial statement denying a hate crime in the shooting death of voice actor Jonathan Joss, acknowledging the investigation's ongoing nature and concerns from the LGBTQ+ community about potential bias and harassment leading up to the incident.
Jonathan Joss, known for voicing John Redcorn on 'King of the Hill,' was fatally shot near his home in San Antonio, with his husband claiming the attack was motivated by homophobia. Police arrested Sigfredo Alvarez Ceja, but authorities stated there is no evidence linking the murder to Joss's sexual orientation. The incident followed a history of harassment and threats related to Joss and his partner's relationship.
Two men have pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit a hate crime and obstruction of justice in connection with an attack on a transgender woman in Puerto Rico. The victim, Alexa Negrón Luciano, was found dead hours after the assault, which was recorded and shared on social media. The case remains unsolved, and the FBI is seeking information from the public to aid in the investigation. The incident drew attention to violence against gay and transgender individuals in Puerto Rico.