Hate Crime
Antisemitic Crimes Are Surging in Germany
A Jewish community leader said the pandemic had acted as an “accelerant” for hate, as Germany recorded its highest number of politically motivated crimes since records began.
The UK Is So Transphobic That Some Trans People Are Leaving
Many transgender people feel increasingly unsafe in Britain. Some have decided to call time on the country altogether.
Congress Just Recognized Lynching as a Hate Crime. Here’s What That Means.
The Emmett Till Anti-Lynching Act sets a specific definition of lynching and triples the prison time for anyone convicted.
All 3 of Ahmaud Arbery’s Killers Found Guilty of Federal Hate Crimes
Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael, and William “Roddie” Bryan are all facing another life sentence after being convicted of federal hate crimes.
Ahmaud Arbery’s Family Was Livid His Murderers Were Offered a Plea Deal
A judge threw out a proposed plea deal in the federal hate crime cases of Gregory and Travis McMichael. But not before it infuriated Arbery's family.
Jussie Smollett Found Guilty of Lying to Police About Fake Hate Crime
The ex-‘Empire’ actor was found guilty of five out of six charges.
Jussie Smollett’s Defense’s Closing Arguments Were Certainly a Choice
The entirety of Jussie Smollett’s trial for allegedly faking his own attack was punctuated by weirdness. Closing arguments were no different.
Jussie Smollett Testified He Did Drugs and Masturbated With His Attacker
Jussie Smollett’s defense has tried to paint the brothers he’s accused of hiring to attack him as untrustworthy and having a personal vendetta.
Jussie Smollett’s Trial Just Got a Few More WTF Moments
Attorneys for Smollett accused the judge of “lunging” and “snarling” at them during the proceedings and asked for a mistrial.
Jussie Smollett’s Trial Is Not Going Great
Jussie Smollett is on trial for allegedly faking his own hate crime, and things are not looking good.
Night Pride Is Reclaiming the Streets For LGBTQ People
Demonstrations in London and Bristol over the weekend protested the shocking rise in hate crimes against the LGBTQ community.
Justice Minister’s Plan to Fight Rising Hate Crime: Pepper Spray
The idea follows months of escalating reports of anti-Muslim hate, including physical and verbal assaults targetting women of colour wearing hijabs.