Michigan bans 'gay and trans panic' defense as Gov. Gretchen Whitmer signs historic bill (exclusive)
HB 4718 prohibits using the "sexual orientation or gender identity of a victim as a defense to a crime."
July 24 2024 2:16 PM
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A lesbian couple was brutally beaten by group of men in Halifax. Police still haven't filed charges
Two LGBTQ+ women are seeking justice after a group of men violently assaulted them over the weekend.
July 03 2024 2:56 PM
A trans girl was assaulted at a Minnesota high school. Her family is demanding justice (exclusive)
The mother of a transgender girl who was viciously attacked at Hopkins High School in Minnesota tells The Advocate about the response from both the school and local community.
June 07 2024 12:28 PM
Las Vegas man shot at his gay neighbors while screaming homophobic slurs, police say
75-year-old Larry Walraven was charged with assault with a deadly weapon, as well as a hate crime enhancement.
May 08 2024 12:35 PM
Trans woman assailed during Kanye West's Rolling Loud set beats back 'bullies' (exclusive)
Blu Linares recently told The Advocate about her reaction to the viral video of her assault, and the moments leading up to it.
March 22 2024 11:34 AM
After a mob of hundreds attacked a transgender couple, thousands marched to support them
A crowd of over 200 harassed and threw bottles at a nonbinary couple in Greece’s second-largest city Saturday night, sparking outrage from local artists and activists.
March 11 2024 3:01 PM
Kandy Muse assaulted & groped at a club — shares details of what happened
The RuPaul’s Drag Race star shared about the incident involving a man who groped and assaulted her at a club.
February 10 2024 4:27 PM
Lauren Boebert’s ex-husband arrested on assault and mischief charges
The charges against Jayson Boebert come days after he and Rep. Lauren Boebert allegedly fought in a restaurant.
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January 10 2024 1:47 PM
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.
December 30 2023 10:00 AM
Two Men Sentenced for Videotaped Hate Crime Attack on Murdered Trans Woman
Alexa Neulisa Luciano was murdered not long after the two men attacked her.
November 16 2023 1:39 PM
Mississippi 'Goon Squad' Cops Plead Guilty to Racist Dildo and Taser Attacks
Attorney General Merrick Garland said the guilty men “shamefully betrayed the oath they swore” to uphold the law.
August 14 2023 1:00 PM
Attacker Injures Two at Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly's Virginia Office
Two staff members were taken to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
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May 15 2023 5:43 PM