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Opera Star David Daniels, Husband Plead Guilty to Sexual Assaulting Young Man

The two reached a plea deal in a case involving an assault on a graduate student in Houston in 2010.

Black trans woman Tahiry Broom killed in Michigan

Broom was fatally shot February 9 in the parking lot of an apartment complex in Southfield.

Two Women Charged With Attacking Trans Woman in North Carolina

The women are accused of groping and verbally harassing the trans woman in a bar's restroom.

Bill Cosby Plays Victim Following Sexual Assault Case

Cosby, accused of drugging and raping 60 women, will teach people how not to get caught committing sexual assault.

Convicted Sex Offender Sentenced for Homophobic Attack on Naked Cyclists

The pipe-wielding man attacked the group of naked cyclists believing them to be part of a Pride month event.

Neb. Man Charged With Hate Crime Against Lesbian Sister

A Lincoln, Neb. man is accused of attacking his sister because he believed her same-sex relationship brought shame to their Muslim family.

Kids' Book Illustrator Charged Over Notes Saying Trans People Would Shoot Children

Mitchell Watley is accused of posting notes around Juneau, Alaska, with images of a trans flag and rifle and the text “Feeling cute. Might shoot some children.”

All Four Officers Now Face Charges in George Floyd's Death

The charge against Derek Chauvin has been upgraded, and the other three officers at the scene have been charged with aiding and abetting murder.

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Brianna Hill Is the 20th Confirmed Trans Homicide This Year

All but one of the known victims this year have been women of color, including Hill.

Sexual Assaults in the LGBTQ+ Community — A Survivor Finds His Voice

A renowned opera singer and his husband recently pleaded guilty to assaulting Samuel Schultz.

UN Condemns Liberian Antigay Bill

The United Nations last week condemned a proposed law in Liberia that would further criminalize gay and lesbian people.

Two Men Charged With Hate Crimes in Attack on L.A. Trans Women

The women were assaulted, robbed, and subjected to anti-transgender insults.

Two Utah Teens Charged With Hate Crimes Over Assault on Gay Couple

A 17-year-old boy is charged with the initial assault, and his 19-year-old friend is charged with retaliating against the victim's family for the assailant's arrest.

Portland Mayor Investigated for Possible Minor Scandal

Oregon's attorney general has been asked to investigate whether Portland mayor Sam Adams had a sexual relationship with a former legislative intern while the intern was still a minor.

Former Minister Admits to Murder of Detroit Trans Woman Kelly Stough

Albert Weathers pleaded guilty to second-degree murder.

Vt. Man Arrested For Threatening Daughter’s School Over Trans People

Shane Gobeil reportedly told police that he intended to buy an assault rifle and if anyone trans or in drag came near his daughter he'd "kill 'em."

Alleged Minneapolis mass shooters charged after killing one at LGBTQ+ punk rock show

The teenagers who allegedly targeted queer people at a punk rock show in Minneapolis are facing seven felony charges.