Shooting at LGBTQ+ bathhouse in Pittsburgh leaves man in critical condition
Law enforcement responded to reports of a man with a firearm threatening people inside Club Pittsburgh early Friday morning.
November 25, 2024
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Two gay men, a DJ and a model, were assaulted in D.C. on the same night. Police need info (exclusive)
Two assaults against gay men in Washington, D.C. Sunday are raising alarm about the growing number of high-profile cases of violence against LGBTQ+ people in the queer hub.
October 31, 2024
Gay couple severely beaten by Shake Shack employees after kissing, video appears to show
Christian Dingus and his partner were at a Shake Shack late Saturday when their innocent display of affection sparked a physical confrontation.
August 20, 2024
Philly Gay-Basher Found Guilty of Misdemeanor Assault
The jury convicted Kathryn Knott on charges of simple assault and conspiracy but spared her of the most serious charge in the case that spurred Philadelphia to expand its hate crime law.
December 18, 2015
Dallas Airport Attacker Won't Face Hate Crime Charges
After allegedly attacking two men he believed were gay at a Dallas airport Thursday, McCleish Christmas Benham has been charged with disorderly conduct and simple assault.
October 29, 2014
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.
May 19, 2016
No Jail Time for Philly Gay Bashers
Kevin Harrigan and Philip Williams pleaded guilty to assault and conspiracy charges for the 2014 attack of a gay couple. Kathryn Knott rejected the deal and will stand trial.
October 15, 2015
Suspects Plead Not Guilty to Assaulting Drag Queen in D.C.
Two women accused of assaulting a gay man dressed in drag in Washington, D.C. last month filed pleas of not guilty, despite video that shows the pair punching the victim and dragging him across the floor.
July 8, 2013
Op-ed: Yes, the Philly Attack Was a Hate Crime
We must fight for fully inclusive hate-crimes laws in Pennsylvania and beyond, says Rep. Brian Sims.
October 13, 2014
Man Arrested Over Allegedly Throwing Punches, Antigay Slurs at Gay Bar
Police say the alleged homophobic assailant was still inside the Dark Lady bar in Providence, Rhode Island when police arrived.
April 12, 2022
Philly Gay Basher Sentenced to 5 to 10 Months
The only person to stand trial for the 2014 attack on a gay couple has been sentenced to prison for up to 10 months.
February 8, 2016
Philly Gay-Basher Won't Get Reduced Sentence
Kathryn Knott is still “in need of correction,” a judge said today in denying her request for a reduced sentence.
March 14, 2016
Dallas Airport’s Antigay Attacker Fined Less Than $500
The police have not pursued hate-crime charges in the incident, which involved antigay slurs and assault.
January 15, 2015
Philadelphia Unanimously Passes Hate Crime Law
With statewide legislation to add LGBT hate crimes protections stalled, Philadelphia's City Council takes a step to punish those who target victims because of their sexual orientation, gender identity, or disability status.
November 1, 2014
Will Suspects In Philly Gay-Bashing Case Walk Free?
Lawyers for three suspects accused of attacking two gay men in Philly are haggling with prosecutors over the terms of a deal to avoid trial.
August 14, 2015
N.C. Church Members Charged With Beating Gay Man to Banish 'Demons'
Five members of the Word of Faith Fellowship face kidnapping and assault charges.
December 11, 2014
Gay-Basher Kathryn Knott's Chance to Get Out of Jail
After being sentenced to five to 10 months in jail for a vicious attack on a gay couple, Kathryn Knott thinks she's earned a do-over, and a judge is now willing to listen.
March 1, 2016
Duke rape suspect may get jail time for antigay assault
Accusations that Duke University lacrosse player Collin Finnerty raped a college student could upset a deal that kept him out of prison over an antigay assault last year.
April 21, 2006
WATCH: Pa. State Senator: I'm Gay; Get Over It
Outgoing Pennsylvania state senator Jim Ferlo says he's never hidden his sexuality -- but now it's time to come out and pass hate-crimes protections in his home state.
September 24, 2014
Three Charged in Attack on Gay Couple in Philly
Two men and a woman from nearby Bucks County will be arrested, according to the district attorney's office.
September 23, 2014
Anger Over SCOTUS Decision Lands N.C. Man In Jail
Police in Charlotte arrested a North Carolina man after patrons of a gay bar say he caused a ruckus about the Supreme Court decision.
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June 28, 2015