#hate-crime
#hate-crime

Victim speaks out after woman allegedly tried to light her hijab on fire inside Ajax library | CBC News

A hijab-wearing woman faced a terrifying attack in an Ontario library, highlighting rising incidents of Islamophobia.

21 hours ago

France news

Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny

Officials initially mishandled the fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in France, leading to public outcry over the lack of hate crime acknowledgment.

3 days ago

Black Lives Matter

Reward offered after Muslim graveyard vandalism

A substantial reward has been offered for information on the vandalism of 85 graves in a cemetery treated as an Islamophobic hate crime.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Black Lives Matter

Morgan Hill man charged for assaulting Muslim worshippers; 15th Santa Clara Co. hate crime of 2025

A Morgan Hill man was charged with a hate crime for assaulting Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.

France news

fromwww.aljazeera.com

2 days ago

Italian police arrest French suspect in anti-Muslim' mosque murder

Islamophobic stabbing in France condemned as hate crime; suspect arrested in Italy.

French authorities emphasize the need to combat religious hatred.

Canada news

fromwww.cbc.ca

Victim speaks out after woman allegedly tried to light her hijab on fire inside Ajax library | CBC News

A hijab-wearing woman faced a terrifying attack in an Ontario library, highlighting rising incidents of Islamophobia.

21 hours ago

France news

Mosque Killing Puts French View of Muslims Under Scrutiny

Officials initially mishandled the fatal stabbing of a Muslim worshiper in France, leading to public outcry over the lack of hate crime acknowledgment.

3 days ago

Black Lives Matter

Reward offered after Muslim graveyard vandalism

A substantial reward has been offered for information on the vandalism of 85 graves in a cemetery treated as an Islamophobic hate crime.

fromABC7 San Francisco

Black Lives Matter

Morgan Hill man charged for assaulting Muslim worshippers; 15th Santa Clara Co. hate crime of 2025

A Morgan Hill man was charged with a hate crime for assaulting Muslim worshippers during Ramadan.

more#islamophobia

#assault

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Police hunt suspect after man burned in 'shocking' homophobic hate crime

A man suffered burns in a hate crime incident in Sussex, UK, driven by homophobia.

SF LGBT

Police seek three men suspected of assaulting trans woman, 61, multiple times in LA

LAPD investigates assault on a transgender woman, revealing ongoing violence against marginalized communities.

East Bay (California)

6 days ago

Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City

A man faces multiple felony charges related to a violent hate crime and assault in Union City.

3 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Everett man facing hate crime charges for alleged road rage incident

An Everett man faces hate crime charges after assaulting another driver and yelling racial slurs during a road rage incident.

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Police hunt suspect after man burned in 'shocking' homophobic hate crime

A man suffered burns in a hate crime incident in Sussex, UK, driven by homophobia.

SF LGBT

Police seek three men suspected of assaulting trans woman, 61, multiple times in LA

LAPD investigates assault on a transgender woman, revealing ongoing violence against marginalized communities.

East Bay (California)

6 days ago

Prosecutors charge man with hate crime in Union City

A man faces multiple felony charges related to a violent hate crime and assault in Union City.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

3 weeks ago

Black Lives Matter

Everett man facing hate crime charges for alleged road rage incident

An Everett man faces hate crime charges after assaulting another driver and yelling racial slurs during a road rage incident.

more#assault

#police-investigation

London food

Man arrested after 'woman wearing hijab assaulted' on the Elizabeth line

A hate crime involving the assault of a woman in a hijab on the Elizabeth line is under investigation by police.

fromwww.cnn.com

NYC LGBT

NYPD investigating harassment of woman by pro-Israel mob

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime incident involving a woman attacked during protests in Brooklyn against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Black Lives Matter

PA city worker accused of staging 'hate crime' hoax after allegedly planting noose at her own desk

A Pennsylvania city worker was charged with staging a fake hate crime after DNA from a noose at her desk matched only her own.

fromwww.romfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Man arrested as Jewish Golders Green businesses targeted in 'potential hate crime'

An arrest was made following incidents targeting Jewish-owned businesses, with ongoing investigations into potential hate crimes.

London food

Man arrested after 'woman wearing hijab assaulted' on the Elizabeth line

A hate crime involving the assault of a woman in a hijab on the Elizabeth line is under investigation by police.

fromwww.cnn.com

NYC LGBT

NYPD investigating harassment of woman by pro-Israel mob

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime incident involving a woman attacked during protests in Brooklyn against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir.

Black Lives Matter

PA city worker accused of staging 'hate crime' hoax after allegedly planting noose at her own desk

A Pennsylvania city worker was charged with staging a fake hate crime after DNA from a noose at her desk matched only her own.

more#police-investigation

London

Man arrested as Jewish Golders Green businesses targeted in 'potential hate crime'

An arrest was made following incidents targeting Jewish-owned businesses, with ongoing investigations into potential hate crimes.

Black trans woman Cameron Thompson, 18, shot to death in Alabama

Cameron Jamal Miikquise Thompson, an 18-year-old transgender woman, was murdered in Tuscaloosa, with her family believing it was a hate crime.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

5 days ago

London startup

Sadiq Khan boosts funding to combat hate crimes and radicalisation

The investment aims to combat hate speech and misinformation in London following the Southport riots.

Miscellaneous

fromAdvocate.com

4 months ago

Black trans woman Cameron Thompson, 18, shot to death in Alabama

Cameron Jamal Miikquise Thompson, an 18-year-old transgender woman, was murdered in Tuscaloosa, with her family believing it was a hate crime.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

5 days ago

London startup

Sadiq Khan boosts funding to combat hate crimes and radicalisation

The investment aims to combat hate speech and misinformation in London following the Southport riots.

Georgia mother dies of 'sheer heartbreak' days after her 20-year-old son was beaten to death in possible hate crime

A mother's heartbreak over her son's tragic death led to her own demise just days later.

#vandalism

frombrooklyneagle.com

Woman arrested for swastika vandalism in Kensington

A Brooklyn woman was arrested for hate crimes after vandalizing a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika.

London politics

'Abhorrent' graffiti painted in park's play area

Graffiti displaying swastikas in Clissold Park, Hackney, spurred an investigation as officials condemn the act as hate crime and a community threat.

Black Lives Matter

BU's Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism was ransacked, say students

A hate crime targeting the Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism at Boston University was reported, prompting an investigation.

NYC startup

Hateful goons scrawl swastikas, 'Nazi' on Tesla Cybertruck parked in Brooklyn

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime involving the vandalism of a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika and the word 'Nazis'.

London

Stratford mosque damaged in suspected hate crime

A mosque in East London was vandalized in a suspected hate crime, highlighting the alarming rise in attacks against Muslim communities.

Miscellaneous

Counter-terrorism police take up investigation of swastika attack at Sydney synagogue

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a swastika vandalism attack at a Sydney synagogue, highlighting rising antisemitism and public safety concerns.

frombrooklyneagle.com

Woman arrested for swastika vandalism in Kensington

A Brooklyn woman was arrested for hate crimes after vandalizing a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika.

London politics

'Abhorrent' graffiti painted in park's play area

Graffiti displaying swastikas in Clissold Park, Hackney, spurred an investigation as officials condemn the act as hate crime and a community threat.

Black Lives Matter

BU's Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism was ransacked, say students

A hate crime targeting the Center for Gender, Sexuality, and Activism at Boston University was reported, prompting an investigation.

NYC startup

Hateful goons scrawl swastikas, 'Nazi' on Tesla Cybertruck parked in Brooklyn

The NYPD is investigating a hate crime involving the vandalism of a Tesla Cybertruck with a swastika and the word 'Nazis'.

London

Stratford mosque damaged in suspected hate crime

A mosque in East London was vandalized in a suspected hate crime, highlighting the alarming rise in attacks against Muslim communities.

Miscellaneous

Counter-terrorism police take up investigation of swastika attack at Sydney synagogue

Counter-terrorism police are investigating a swastika vandalism attack at a Sydney synagogue, highlighting rising antisemitism and public safety concerns.

Hate crime enhancer attached to charges against Miami Beach man after double shooting

Miami-Dade prosecutors elevated charges against Mordechai Brafman to first-degree attempted murder with a hate crime enhancement following a shooting involving Israeli tourists.

fromwww.amny.com

Hateful suspects hang noose from Queens rooftop: cops | amNewYork

NYPD investigates a racially motivated hate crime after a noose was hung from a Queens rooftop.

New York City

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Killing of Transgender Man Is Not Ruled a Hate Crime, Investigators Say

Sam Norquist's murder is not being investigated as a hate crime despite community fears and the brutal nature of the act.

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Miscellaneous

11 teenagers charged after attack on two gay men

Eleven teenagers in Illinois charged with luring and attacking two gay men, highlighting issues of violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

LGBT

Man left with 'severe' facial injuries after 'cowardly' homophobic attack at pub

The article reports on a violent homophobic attack on a man outside a pub in West Yorkshire.

NYC LGBT

'Boozed up' antisemitic goon who slashed Yonkers barber with his own scissors in rage over Gaza war cuts plea deal: DA

A Yonkers man received a six-year prison sentence for a hate crime against a Jewish barber, highlighting rising antisemitism.

Miami

fromMiami Herald

Hate crime enhancer attached to charges against Miami Beach man after double shooting

Miami-Dade prosecutors elevated charges against Mordechai Brafman to first-degree attempted murder with a hate crime enhancement following a shooting involving Israeli tourists.

fromwww.amny.com

Hateful suspects hang noose from Queens rooftop: cops | amNewYork

NYPD investigates a racially motivated hate crime after a noose was hung from a Queens rooftop.

New York City

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Killing of Transgender Man Is Not Ruled a Hate Crime, Investigators Say

Sam Norquist's murder is not being investigated as a hate crime despite community fears and the brutal nature of the act.

fromPinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news

Miscellaneous

11 teenagers charged after attack on two gay men

Eleven teenagers in Illinois charged with luring and attacking two gay men, highlighting issues of violence and hate crimes against LGBTQ+ individuals.

LGBT

Man left with 'severe' facial injuries after 'cowardly' homophobic attack at pub

The article reports on a violent homophobic attack on a man outside a pub in West Yorkshire.

NYC LGBT

'Boozed up' antisemitic goon who slashed Yonkers barber with his own scissors in rage over Gaza war cuts plea deal: DA

A Yonkers man received a six-year prison sentence for a hate crime against a Jewish barber, highlighting rising antisemitism.

more#community-safety

Social justice

Exclusive | Former sorority girl who pepper-sprayed Muslim NYC driver dodges prison - for a surprising reason

Jennifer Guilbeault avoids prison after plea deal, partially due to victim's desire for forgiveness.

#nypd

fromShore News Network

NYPD hunts suspect in Harlem anti-Asian hate crime assault

An anti-Asian hate crime in Harlem left two injured, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Antisemitic Graffiti Left Outside Brooklyn Pediatric Office

Vandals marked antisemitic graffiti at a Brooklyn pediatric office, provoking a swift and unified community response against hate.

fromHarlem, NY Patch

NYC LGBT

Woman Made Anti-Asian Remarks Before Attacking 2 Uptown, Police Say

A woman made anti-Asian remarks and assaulted two victims in a Harlem deli, as reported by the police.

fromShore News Network

NYPD hunts suspect in Harlem anti-Asian hate crime assault

An anti-Asian hate crime in Harlem left two injured, prompting an active investigation by the NYPD's Hate Crime Task Force.

fromBrooklyn, NY Patch

Antisemitic Graffiti Left Outside Brooklyn Pediatric Office

Vandals marked antisemitic graffiti at a Brooklyn pediatric office, provoking a swift and unified community response against hate.

fromHarlem, NY Patch

NYC LGBT

Woman Made Anti-Asian Remarks Before Attacking 2 Uptown, Police Say

A woman made anti-Asian remarks and assaulted two victims in a Harlem deli, as reported by the police.

El Paso Gunman in Walmart Shooting Sentenced to Life in Prison

Patrick Crusius was sentenced to life in prison for the Walmart shooting in El Paso, reflecting on hate's impact versus community resilience.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Miscellaneous

Accused 70-year-old California church shooter can face special circumstances murder trial, judge rules

A judge has ruled that the 70-year-old suspect will face trial for murder, attempted murder, and hate crime enhancements related to a church shooting.

US news

El Paso Gunman in Walmart Shooting Sentenced to Life in Prison

Patrick Crusius was sentenced to life in prison for the Walmart shooting in El Paso, reflecting on hate's impact versus community resilience.

fromwww.ocregister.com

Miscellaneous

Accused 70-year-old California church shooter can face special circumstances murder trial, judge rules

A judge has ruled that the 70-year-old suspect will face trial for murder, attempted murder, and hate crime enhancements related to a church shooting.

SF parents

California woman goes on racist rant, rams cart into pregnant street vendor: 'Speak English'

Racist attack on a pregnant street vendor in Simi Valley leads to battery charges.

Miscellaneous

Jewish man mistakes two Israeli tourists for Palestinians and opens fire on them in Miami

A Miami Beach man is charged with attempted murder after mistakenly shooting Israeli tourists, believing them to be Palestinians.

fromABC7 Chicago

SF parents

California woman goes on racist rant, rams cart into pregnant street vendor: 'Speak English'

Racist attack on a pregnant street vendor in Simi Valley leads to battery charges.

Miscellaneous

Jewish man mistakes two Israeli tourists for Palestinians and opens fire on them in Miami

A Miami Beach man is charged with attempted murder after mistakenly shooting Israeli tourists, believing them to be Palestinians.

Day Around the Bay: SF Consumer Confidence Oddly High

Alameda County's election vote-counting is slower than expected, causing outrage.

A hate crime investigation was launched in Pinole after a viral incident.

San Francisco residents show unusual financial optimism in a recent survey.

A United Airlines flight made an emergency landing due to a rabbit in the engine.

fromwww.standard.co.uk

Gang used Grindr to lure 50 victims then burgled their London homes

A gang is targeting victims on Grindr for burglaries and thefts in London, with indications of hate crimes involved.

#palo-alto

East Bay (California)

Woman arrested on suspicion of hate crime in Palo Alto

A woman was arrested for allegedly spitting on a man and shouting racial epithets at him in Palo Alto.

fromSacramento Bee

New York City

Man yells racial slur at woman outside city hall, then chases her, California cops say

A man was arrested for yelling a racial slur and chasing a woman outside City Hall, facing charges of hate crime.

fromPadailypost

New York City

Man arrested for hate crime outside of City Hall

A man was arrested for shouting racial slurs and chasing a woman at Palo Alto City Hall.

East Bay (California)

Woman arrested on suspicion of hate crime in Palo Alto

A woman was arrested for allegedly spitting on a man and shouting racial epithets at him in Palo Alto.

fromSacramento Bee

New York City

Man yells racial slur at woman outside city hall, then chases her, California cops say

A man was arrested for yelling a racial slur and chasing a woman outside City Hall, facing charges of hate crime.

fromPadailypost

New York City

Man arrested for hate crime outside of City Hall

A man was arrested for shouting racial slurs and chasing a woman at Palo Alto City Hall.

Brooklyn teen faces hate crime charges in Coney Island attack

A 16-year-old was charged with robbery and assault as a hate crime for attacking a Black teenager in Brooklyn.

Black Lives Matter

fromwww.npr.org

Gunman who killed 23 in Texas Walmart attack can avoid death penalty with plea deal

The gunman in the 2019 El Paso shooting avoids the death penalty, accepting a plea deal for life in prison instead.

'Hate crime': Muslim groups call for probe into Miami Beach shooting targeting 'Palestinians'

There is a call from Muslim organizations for political leaders to condemn a recent hate crime against Palestinians in Miami Beach.

San Francisco

fromSFGATE

Nazi flag found on Bay Area freeway overpass triggers hate crime probe

A hate crime investigation has been initiated after a swastika flag was found on a Morgan Hill overpass.

Miami

fromSun Sentinel

'Hate crime': Muslim groups call for probe into Miami Beach shooting targeting 'Palestinians'

There is a call from Muslim organizations for political leaders to condemn a recent hate crime against Palestinians in Miami Beach.

San Francisco

fromSFGATE

Nazi flag found on Bay Area freeway overpass triggers hate crime probe

A hate crime investigation has been initiated after a swastika flag was found on a Morgan Hill overpass.

more#community-response

#lgbtq

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World's 'first out gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay imam, was fatally shot in South Africa, raising concerns of a targeted hate crime.

fromAdvocate.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Michigan man pleads guilty to plotting mass casualty events targeting gay people

A man faces life imprisonment for plotting a mass killing targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in Michigan, driven by hate.

NYC LGBT

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast face 'hate crime' in Las Vegas, star says

The Drag Race queens stood up against a hate crime in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of confronting discrimination.

New York City

'No indication' murder of trans man Sam Nordquist totured to death was hate crime so far: prosecutors

Sam Nordquist's murder is not being treated as a hate crime despite its brutal nature and connection among individuals involved.

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World's 'first out gay imam' shot dead in South Africa

Muhsin Hendricks, the first openly gay imam, was fatally shot in South Africa, raising concerns of a targeted hate crime.

fromAdvocate.com

4 months ago

Miscellaneous

Michigan man pleads guilty to plotting mass casualty events targeting gay people

A man faces life imprisonment for plotting a mass killing targeting LGBTQ+ individuals in Michigan, driven by hate.

NYC LGBT

RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 cast face 'hate crime' in Las Vegas, star says

The Drag Race queens stood up against a hate crime in Las Vegas, emphasizing the importance of confronting discrimination.

New York City

'No indication' murder of trans man Sam Nordquist totured to death was hate crime so far: prosecutors

Sam Nordquist's murder is not being treated as a hate crime despite its brutal nature and connection among individuals involved.

Illinois landlord guilty of murdering 6-year-old Palestinian American boy

An Illinois landlord was convicted of murdering a 6-year-old boy in a hate crime linked to rising anti-Muslim sentiment after the Israel-Hamas conflict.

Jury Convicts Landlord in Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian American Boy

A jury convicted Joseph M. Czuba for murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, influenced by anti-Muslim hatred post-Hamas attack.

fromABC7 Los Angeles

New York City

Police recover body of transgender man allegedly tortured by 5 people for over a month

Five individuals are charged with the murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who faced prolonged violence and torture before his death.

US news

Jury Convicts Landlord in Fatal Stabbing of Palestinian American Boy

A jury convicted Joseph M. Czuba for murdering 6-year-old Wadee Alfayoumi, influenced by anti-Muslim hatred post-Hamas attack.

New York City

fromABC7 Los Angeles

Police recover body of transgender man allegedly tortured by 5 people for over a month

Five individuals are charged with the murder of Sam Nordquist, a transgender man who faced prolonged violence and torture before his death.

'Hate crime': Muslim groups call for probe into Miami Beach shooting targeting 'Palestinians'

The shooting targeting two men mistakenly identified as Palestinians is being called a hate crime by Muslim organizations.

NYC politics

Exclusive | Rep. Ritchie Torres raps Gov. Hochul for foot-dragging on approving mask ban after latest anti-Israel protest on NYC campus

Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Gov. Hochul for delaying a mask ban to combat hate crimes, emphasizing the need for action against identity-hiding protesters.

Miami

fromMiami Herald

'Hate crime': Muslim groups call for probe into Miami Beach shooting targeting 'Palestinians'

The shooting targeting two men mistakenly identified as Palestinians is being called a hate crime by Muslim organizations.

NYC politics

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Exclusive | Rep. Ritchie Torres raps Gov. Hochul for foot-dragging on approving mask ban after latest anti-Israel protest on NYC campus

Rep. Ritchie Torres criticizes Gov. Hochul for delaying a mask ban to combat hate crimes, emphasizing the need for action against identity-hiding protesters.

more#civil-rights

Canada news

'No indication' brutal killing of trans man was hate crime, police say

The murder of Sam Nordquist is not currently considered a hate crime, according to police investigations.

fromwww.harrowtimes.co.uk

UK politics

Labour was told about vile' WhatsApp group more than a year ago, says councillor

Labour faced warnings about offensive messages in a WhatsApp group, leading to the suspension of MP Andrew Gwynne.

Miscellaneous

Teenager stabbed in transphobic attack in Harrow is still living in fear'

A transgender woman was violently attacked by a group of youths after her identity was revealed, highlighting issues of trust and safety in her life.

#antisemitism

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Police hunt for man after antisemitic assault on Jubilee Line

A passenger on the Jubilee line was assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse while traveling.

Miscellaneous

'Antisemitic abuse' to Jewish group celebrating Hanukkah near Gants Hill

Police are investigating antisemitic abuse directed at a Jewish group celebrating Hanukkah in Gants Hill.

fromwww.ilfordrecorder.co.uk

London

Police hunt for man after antisemitic assault on Jubilee Line

A passenger on the Jubilee line was assaulted and subjected to antisemitic abuse while traveling.