Tag Archive for ‘Crime’
The Butcher’s Bill: May 2010
This will not be a regular column, per se, if for no other reason than simply covering such stories takes a serious emotional toll on me. But, the stories need to be told, so this column will appear periodically. It will be by no means complete, but I will try my best.
Oklahoma GOP, Tea Party to Start State-Run Militia
According to multiple reports originating from the Associated Press, it would seem that some members of the Oklahoma State GOP, as well as leaders within that state’s Tea Party organization, are working together to form a state-sponsored militia to counter what they claim is “the over-reaching of the federal government,” most notably the recent health care legislation.
Hate 101: Gay and Lesbian Transphobia – Introduction
Those who remember me from OurChart know that I track transgender hate crimes fairly closely (I also cover hate crimes by or against others), and I reported on the murders of transwomen far too often under the tagline “And In Other News.” I would carry on after OurChart’s management wrecked the site on another site, until it became apparent no one was paying attention, and my coverage was starting to depress me on several levels. I still continue to cover that topic, here on this site.
Myra Chanel Ical, 51, Murdered
Transgender persons are now 17 times more likely to be murdered than the national average, much higher than any demographic group. The murders are also more likely than not to be solved (a suspect is arrested, tried, and convicted of some crime for the death). Murder remains one of the leading causes of death for transgender persons in the United States (according to experts and available government statistics, Mortality and Morbidity reports, etc).
Hate Crime Charged in New Year’s Day Stabbing
The attack left Harmon with a severe cut to her right eyelid and eyeball. “I have a long road ahead of me before I physically recover from this attack, but mentally I will never be the same again,” Harmon stated. “My life and the life for my family changed forever on New Year’s Eve.”
Hung Jury in Police Assualt on Teen Girl
Seattle, WA: The jury in the criminal prosecution of former Deputy Sheriff Paul Schene was unable to reach a verdict on charges stemming from the former deputy’s assault on a 15 year old Malika Calhoun. The jury had deliberated only two days. The alleged assault took place November 29, 2008 at 4:39 am, according to [...]
Hate 101: A Tale of Two Soldiers
In the end, without a statement from Maj. Hasan himself, we may never know what the actual cause or causes is or were behind what he allegedly did. While he is off the ventilator, he remains in ICU and, at last report, is not communicating (he is either unconscious or refusing to speak, there is no clarification).
Congress Passes Hate Crimes Legislation
Current federal hate crimes law only covers attacks motivated by race, color, national origin or religion. The new bill, when signed by President Obama, adds sexuality and gender identity, as well as protects military personnel from attacks arising from bias against the military. The new bill also removes the requirement that federal investigation and prosecution could only take place if the attack took place while participating or attempting to participate in a federally protected activity, such as voting or going to school.
When Will Obama Act?
…what is needed is not pretty speeches, not flowery press releases. We need action, leadership, and courage. We need a President willing to do what is right and just, regardless of politics, like Johnson. We need a tough Commander in Chief to end a senseless policy that harms national security, like Truman. We need a leader willing to take bold action for the good of ALL Americans, like FDR. We need a President who actually believes it is his or her job to uphold ALL of the Bill of Rights (especially Amendment XIV, Section 1), not just the parts he or she agrees with.
Hollywood Comes to Aid of Fugitive Child Rapist
In 1977, Roman Polanski, then age 44, drugged, raped, and sodomized a 13 year old girl he had lured to the home of Jack Nicholson under the pretense of a photography session for Vogue Magazine.
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