Tag Archive for ‘Homicide’
“Miss Beverly Hills” Advocates Death for Homosexuals
It is also not the first time in recent history such views have been promoted. While Ashley may not wear a swastika armband, or have a funny little mustache, she is rapidly becoming the new face of hatred and potentially violent intolerance, Aryan looking young models who largely promote a patriarchal view of female sexuality, while they espouse hateful and violent views towards specific groups.
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 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.
Census Worker Found Hanged
A part-time US Census worker, Bill Sparkman, 51, was found hanged from a tree on September 12, 2009 in a remote section of the Daniel Boone National Forest in Southeast Kentucky. According to an anonymous police source, the word “Fed” had been written on Sparkman’s chest.
Fatal Attack in DC Area Possible Hate Crime
According to police officials, the survivor said anti-gay slurs may have been used during the attack, but that the victim was unsure. As such, police are still investigating, and are reluctant to classify the murder and attempted murder as hate crimes until they receive definitive proof.
Misogynist Racist kills 3, wounds 9 outside Pittsburgh
He had been blogging for months, stating his intentions, and yet no one saw this coming.
Conviction in Murder of New York Trans-woman
New York, as with many states, does not have hate crimes prevention laws in place to protect transgender persons, although they do have laws regarding sexual orientation. Had DeLee claimed he shot Green for being transgender, no hate crime penalty would have applied.
Navy NCO Charged in Death of Seaman
According to the US Navy, they do not believe Provost was targeted for his sexual orientation because he had never filed a complaint of sexual harassment. The Navy is ignoring the fact that, had Provost filed a complaint, he would have been forced to admit his sexual orientation, a clear violation of the US Military policy known as “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell,” which would have resulted in Provost being administratively discharged from the US Navy, and barred from service in the US Armed Forces.
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