The Matthew Shepard Murder Case Revisited

Ben Kawaller revisits the Matthew Shepard murder case, uncovering a more complicated truth behind the story that challenges the narrative of a homophobic hate crime and explores the impact of misinformation on perceptions of rural America.

Antisemitic Attack in Brooklyn

A mob of teens in Brooklyn threw traffic cones and bottles at a Jewish man, shouting antisemitic statements. The victim suffered minor injuries and did not require medical attention. The NYPD Hate Crime Task Force is investigating the incident.

Threats against Rep. Maxine Waters

Rep. Maxine Waters recounts the nightmares and fear caused by violent threats made by a Texas man, resulting in his guilty plea and sentencing to nearly three years in prison with a hate-crime enhancement.

Hate Crime in Brooklyn, New York

A Pakistani migrant in Brooklyn, New York, is accused of attempting to murder Orthodox Jewish students while shouting antisemitic slurs. No one was injured in the attack, but the suspect has been charged with multiple crimes, including attempted murder and hate crime.

Fatal Fire at Buenos Aires Hotel Targeting Lesbians

A fire at a Buenos Aires hotel resulted in the death of three women and one injured, all identified as lesbians. The suspect intentionally set fire to their room, sparking protests and accusations of a hate crime.

Antisemitic Vandalism at Rothschild TLV Restaurant

An Upper East Side kosher restaurant, Rothschild TLV, was targeted by vandals following anti-Israel protests. The incident is believed to be a hate crime amidst a spike in antisemitism in NYC.

Combating Antisemitism on College Campuses

A Jewish student at Brandeis University shares the need for colleges to combat antisemitism and protect free speech after a University of Delaware student faced hate crime charges for an antisemitic tirade and destruction of a Holocaust memorial on campus.

Podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin' and Pulitzer Prize Win

The podcast 'You Didn't See Nothin' wins a Pulitzer Prize in Audio Reporting for revisiting a 1997 hate crime involving a 13-year-old Black boy named Lenard Clark who was brutally beaten by white teenagers in Chicago's Bridgeport neighborhood. Reporter Yohance Lacour explores the case and its impact on the community and individuals involved.

Trial of Samuel Woodward for the Murder of Blaze Bernstein

Samuel Woodward is expected to stand trial for the murder of University of Pennsylvania student Blaze Bernstein, who was stabbed to death in an act of hate. Woodward, charged with a hate crime, pleaded not guilty. The case involves DNA evidence linking Woodward to the killing and his affiliation with a neo-Nazi group.

Death of Jewish Man at Pro-Israel and Pro-Palestinian Rallies

A Jewish man died after being injured during a confrontation at dueling pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian rallies in Ventura County, California. The cause of death was determined to be blunt force head injury. The incident is being investigated as a possible hate crime.

Scotland's Hate Crime Law and J.K. Rowling's Challenge

J.K. Rowling challenges Scotland's new hate speech law, expressing concerns about free speech. Police in Scotland declared they will not prosecute the author for her online speech about transgender identity.

Bible Burning Incident on Easter Sunday in Tennessee

On Easter Sunday, a trailer full of Bibles was intentionally set on fire outside Global Vision Bible Church in Wilson County, Tennessee. The incident is being investigated as a potential hate crime.

Jussie Smollett's Criminal Conviction Appeal

Jussie Smollett's appeal of his criminal conviction for staging a hate crime in 2019 has been rejected by the Illinois Supreme Court. He was fined $130,160 and sentenced to 150 days in jail, serving only six days before being released.

Appeal to Throw Out Hate Crime Convictions in Ahmaud Arbery Case

Attorneys are asking a U.S. appeals court to throw out the hate crime convictions of three white men who chased and killed Ahmaud Arbery, arguing that evidence of past racist comments didn't prove racist intent. The men were convicted of murder and hate crimes in a highly publicized case.

Transgender rights and freedom of expression

Britain’s first transgender broadcaster, India Willoughby, filed a police report against J.K. Rowling for “misgendering.” Rowling declined to use Willoughby’s preferred pronouns and openly mocked the broadcaster on Twitter. The U.K.’s Crown Prosecution Service labels hostility to transgenders a “hate crime,” but “misgendering” is not included. Rowling argued that Willoughby’s actions constitute harassment.

Ohio 'Incel' Sentenced for Planning Mass Shooting

Tres Genco, an 'incel,' was sentenced to 6 years in prison for planning to shoot 3,000 sorority girls at an Ohio university. He detailed his plans in a manifesto and had purchased weapons and tactical gear. He was arrested in 2021 for attempting to commit a hate crime.

Hate Crime Against Black Transgender Woman

A South Carolina man is found guilty of a hate crime for killing a Black transgender woman in 2019. The trial revealed details about their secret relationship and the motive behind the murder.

Hate Crime Against Black Transgender Woman

Daqua Lameek Ritter found guilty of killing a Black transgender woman in a hate crime based on gender identity. Ritter faces life imprisonment without parole. The case sheds light on violence against those who may identify as a member of the opposite sex or for any protected characteristics.

Hate Crime Against Black Transgender Woman

Daqua Lameek Ritter found guilty of a hate crime for killing Black transgender woman Dime Doe in South Carolina. Ritter faces life imprisonment without parole. The trial revealed the secret relationship between the two and Ritter's efforts to keep it hidden.

Federal Trial for Hate Crime Based on Gender Identity

The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity began in South Carolina, where Daqua Lameek Ritter faces charges for killing a Black transgender woman. The case sheds light on the surge in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the historical context of hate crime laws.

Federal Trial Over Hate Crime Based on Gender Identity

The first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity is set to begin in South Carolina, where Daqua Lameek Ritter faces charges that he killed a Black transgender woman. The case highlights the surge in attacks on the LGBTQ+ community and the disproportionate violence faced by transgender women of color.