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Gay Bashing

Unfortunately, many of the high-profile news stories involving LGBT people are stories of gay bashing. From middle schoolers being taunted with antigay slurs to lesbians being murdered for showing affection in public, bias-related violence continues to threaten the LGBT community. But some good has come out of it too: Some of the more poignant gay-bashing incidents have lit a fire under politicians to help include sexual orientation and gender identity in the categories of things that make an act of violence a hate crime. The Advocate has all the latest news on gay bashing and the fight to end anti-LGBT violence.

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Crime
Ex-Chicago Cop Faces Felony Charges for Gay Bar Fight

Eric Elkins faces aggravated battery charges in the September attack at a Chicago gay club last year.

May 08 2019 1:57 PM
Florida Straight Couple Attempt to Murder Gay Men For Wearing Speedos
Crime
Florida Couple Charged With Attacking Gay Men for Wearing Speedos

Two people are in custody, accused of assaulting gay tourists for their choice in swimwear.

October 29 2018 4:03 PM
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Crime
Gov. Andrew Cuomo Vows Crackdown on Proud Boys for Hateful Mob Attack

Members of the Proud Boys, a violent Trump-loving group, were filmed beating men to the ground while hurling homophobic slurs.

October 16 2018 4:15 PM
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Crime
Two Men Beaten Unconscious Outside Brooklyn Gay Bar

NYPD investigators are searching for the suspect.

September 24 2018 4:50 PM
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Crime
Two Gay Men Attacked in Possible Hate Crime in D.C.

The assailants shouted homophobic slurs while attacking the couple, who were wearing T-shirts bearing the name of an LGBTQ sports league.

September 24 2018 4:35 PM
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Crime
Murder of Gay Teen Blaze Bernstein Is Recognized as Hate Crime

The gay teen was stabbed 20 times, and a classmate turned neo-Nazi is charged with his murder.

August 02 2018 8:15 PM
Democrats Push To Outlaw 'Gay Panic' Defense
Politics
Democrats Push to Outlaw 'Gay Panic' Defense

Attacking an LGBT person after they make an unwanted sexual advance is indefensible, opponents say.

July 13 2018 2:41 PM
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