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Nevada chief investigator loses job after calling police officer a homophobic slur

William Scott Jr. is “no longer employed” as the chief of investigations at the Nevada Attorney General's Office.

Lauren Boebert involved in physical fight with ex-husband in Colorado restaurant

Silt Police Chief Mike Kite tells The Advocate the incident between Rep. Lauren Boebert and her ex is under investigation.

Jussie Smollett Case: Police Open Investigation Into False Leaks

Police have launched an internal investigation into why so much information around Jussie Smollett's case was leaking to the media. 

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Who Is Terrorizing This Georgia Family?

A fire destroyed a Georgia family's car, just one month after someone burned a rainbow flag outside their home.

What Owasso police, school and Oklahoma’s chief medical examiner have said about Nex Benedict’s death

Owasso police shared a new statement with The Advocate about Nex's death and media reports about what happened.

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Three more arrested in murder of queer Brazilian politician Marielle Franco

Franco had fought corruption as a member of the Rio de Janeiro City Council. The new arrestees include the city's former police chief.

Trump's Stabilizing Influence, John Kelly, Is a Monster

The president's chief of staff was supposed to be a rare voice of reason in the White House, instead he denigrates women and espouses conspiracy theories and racism.

Ala. Ethics Commission to Chief Justice: Roy, Bye

Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice Roy Moore could be removed from the bench for a major ethics breach — again. 

Jussie Smollett Faces Felony Charges, Accused of Lying to Police

The actor has been indicted by a grand jury for filing a false report to Chicago police regarding an alleged hate crime incident in January.

Jussie Smollett Named Suspect for Filing False Reports to Police

The actor now faces potential charges from the Chicago police. A grand jury is empaneled and hearing evidence. 

Gay Adult Store Attacked Again by Hammer-Wielding Masked Men

It’s the third time in six weeks the store has been victimized in the “targeted” attack.

Coroners Say Roxsana Hernandez Died Due to Health, Not Abuse

The findings conflict with an independent autopsy by the Transgender Law Center saying the trans woman died from abuse. 

The Military Ignores Its History With Drag and Queer Vets

While the military forgets its drag show past, it's also denying reparations for those wrongly and adversely affected by “don’t ask, don’t tell.”

Homophobic Health Secretary Tom Price Quits After Jet Scandal

Trump's health secretary leaves in disgrace, following reports he used hundreds of thousands of dollars in taxpayer funds for charter flights.

Cop Says He Was Discriminated Against After Coming Out at Teen Event

A Louisville, Ky., police officer was allegedly told it was "inappropriate" to come out during a youth event and accused of leering at boys.

Investigation Fails to Find Who Leaked SCOTUS Dobbs Draft Opinion

The Dobbs decision overturned Roe v. Wade, striking down the federal right to abortion.

Florida mom of trans student sues school district, claiming retaliation and violation of rights

Jessica Norton has been through a lengthy investigation by the Broward County schools after she sued over Florida's anti-trans sports law.