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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.
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.

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Crime

Two Men Beaten Unconscious Outside Brooklyn Gay Bar

NYPD investigators are searching for the suspect.
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Brothers Gay-Bashed on Train Home From Philly Pride

The men allege they were robbed and punched by a gang of teens.

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Prison Sued After Gay Man Killed by Homophobic Cellmate

Despite reports of multiple threats, officials at a Michigan jail refused to separate a gay inmate from his homophobic cellmate.

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4 Men Charged With Hate Crimes in Miami Beach Gay Bashing

Miami-Dade prosecutors upgraded the charges to hate crimes Thursday.

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Civil Suit Filed in Philadelphia Gay-Bashing

The gay couple assaulted by a mob in 2014 filed suit seeking $500,000 in damages from the three attackers who had faced criminal charges.

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Crime

Florida Men Arrested in Brutal Beating of Group of LGBTQ+ Women

Two men have been arrested and charged with battery with prejudice for assaulting a group of LGBTQ+ women in November.

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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.

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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.

Indonesia Flogs Gay Couple for Sex Before Mob
World

Indonesian Gay Couple Flogged as Mob Cheers

Each man received over 80 lashes for engaging in gay sex.
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Crime

Denver Gay Couple Stabbed Multiple Times for Holding Hands

Police are investigating a potential hate crime that started with a slur and ended with a knife attack.

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3 Men Accuse Orange County Bar of Gay Bashing

Cellphone footage captured a chaotic scene at the Newport Beach, Calif., establishment.

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Philly Gay-Bashing Defendant: Homophobe or Bystander?

As Kathryn Knott's trial begins, the prosecution and the defense offer contrasting pictures of her actions during an attack on two gay men.

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Law

Illinois Village Settles Discrimination Lawsuit Filed by Gay Man

He was subjected to episodes of violence and called derogatory slurs, the lawsuit alleged.

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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.

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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.

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.

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Crime

Arrest Made in Murder of 10-Year-Old Gay Child

Anthony Avalos had recently come out as gay before he was covered in cigarette burns and beaten to death.

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Lone Man Fights Off Antigay Mob at Utah Pride

Terrance Mannery, an employee at a dessert shop, is being hailed as a hero, while activists call for stronger hate-crimes law.

Chinese Police Beat Women To Ground For Giving Out Rainbow Badges
World

Beijing Police Attack Women for Wearing Rainbow Badges

The incident was captured on video on the International Day Against Homophobia.