Man Suspected in Attack at Fresno’s ‘Porchfest’ Not Charged with Hate Crime

FRESNO, Calif. – A man in Fresno, California, is facing charges for an attack on Pro-Palestinian supporters at a local music festival, but those charges do not include a hate crime designation. Francisco Samaniego allegedly assaulted three women at the Tower District’s ‘Porch Fest’ event in late April. The incident, captured on camera, showed Samaniego … Read more

Assault & Hate Crime: Folsom Park Attack Leads to Arrest of Suspects

Folsom, California – A violent hate crime incident in Folsom City Park has led to the arrest of two suspects after a brutal assault on a victim. The attack, which took place near the Library gazebo, involved the victim being held down and repeatedly punched and kicked by the assailants while they hurled homophobic slurs. … Read more

Hate Crime Victim Finds Justice: Attacker Sentenced to Prison

Hell’s Kitchen, New York City – The victim of a brutal hate crime bravely shared her story as her attacker faced sentencing in court. Vilma Kari, 68, was viciously attacked by 43-year-old Brandon Elliot on a Hell’s Kitchen sidewalk in March 2021. After pleading guilty to first-degree assault as a hate crime and third-degree criminal … Read more

Hells Angels Members Indicted in Violent Ocean Beach Attack, Facing Hate Crime Charges

San Diego, CA – A grand jury has indicted 17 members of the Hells Angels motorcycle club in connection with a racially motivated attack that occurred in Ocean Beach on June 6. The San Diego County District Attorney, Summer Stephan, announced the indictments, noting that the incident sparked a widespread investigation resulting in the arrest … Read more

Subway Attack in Manhattan’s Flatiron District Prompts Fear of Hate Crime Spike

New York, NY – A woman was the victim of a violent attack on a subway platform in Manhattan, raising concerns about the safety of public spaces in the city. This incident, which occurred in the Flatiron District, marks the second such attack in the city in the same week. Gladys Chen, a resident of … Read more

Hate Crime Victim Rallies Community Support After Brutal Beach Attack

Los Angeles, California – In the serene glow of a sunset at Dockweiler State Beach, a disturbing incident unfolded on February 10th that left the local community reeling. A 16-year-old boy from Hawthorne was subjected to a vicious attack by a group of teenagers, resulting in injuries that shook the surrounding area. This young man’s … Read more

Teen Attacked and Stabbed in Brutal Gang Assault at L.A. Beach: Victim Fights for Recovery amid Hate Crime Allegations

Los Angeles, California – A 16-year-old boy was violently assaulted and stabbed by a group of teenagers at Dockweiler State Beach earlier this month. The brutal attack, captured on video, left the victim with severe injuries, including a punctured lung and a concussion. The teen, a resident of Hawthorne, was attacked while trying to assist … Read more

Muslim Leader Attacked in Suspected Hate Crime in Dublin Suburb

Dublin, Ireland – A senior Muslim cleric in Dublin, Shaykh Dr Umar Al-Qadri, has reported being the victim of a hate crime after a brutal attack on Thursday night. Dr Al-Qadri, who is the Chairperson of the Irish Muslim Council, stated that he had arranged to meet with two individuals in the Tallaght area of … Read more

Guilty: Ocean County Man Admits to Violent Hate Crimes Against Orthodox Jewish Community

LAKEWOOD, New Jersey – A man from Ocean County has pleaded guilty to committing hate crimes by violently attacking members of the Orthodox Jewish community in and around Lakewood. Dion Marsh attempted to kill and injure five Jewish individuals in 2022, according to police. He is reported to have run over four people in a … Read more