The report found that 72% of hate crimes were of a violent nature, the second highest percentage in at least 20 years
Robert Clark Geddes, 27, of Boone, Iowa, was arrested after leaving handwritten notes reading, “Burn that gay flag”
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On Tuesday, Nov. 7, at around 9:35 p.m. an unidentified suspect walked to the church’s property, damaged the flag, and left the scene
Coalition unveils mural promoting solidarity and calls for peace and unity in response to rising rates of hate incidents across LA County
“The defendant’s crime spree not only endangered and terrified his victims but damaged an entire community’s sense of safety in their city”
It is unknown if the suspects are UCLA students. University police detectives are treating this as a hate crime
Victims are often made vulnerable by their sexual orientation, gender identity, or HIV status, & targeted not just with physical violence
Aimenn D. Penny, 21, of Alliance, Ohio is facing 14 years and three months in prison and 15 years and three months
Later in the day, around 1:45 p.m., the suspect, identified as 38-year-old Ryan Habrel, was spotted near the scene and taken into custody
