Category: Hate Crime
Mexico’s First Non-Binary Magistrate, Prominent LGBTQ Activist, Found Dead at Home
Jesús Ociel Baena Saucedo achieved a historic milestone last year by becoming the first non-binary individual to hold the position of magistrate in a central Mexican city. This accomplishment is a testament to their exceptional qualifications, and serves as a testament to their unwavering commitment to promoting diversity and inclusivity in the legal profession.
Suspect in homophobic attack arrested after public appeal
Detectives kindly request the assistance of the public in providing any information that may aid in locating 28-year-old Alex Ogden following the incident.
Newark has renamed a street to honour a lesbian teenager who was murdered in 2003
The death of Sakia Gunn became a flashpoint for Newark’s LGBTQ community
Palani jailed for life for murder of two gay men in Sligo
A shocking crime has rocked the quiet town of Sligo, as a 23-year-old man has been sentenced to life in prison for the brutal murders of two gay men. Yousef Palani, a resident of Markievicz Heights, also received a 20-year sentence for assaulting another man, leaving him blind in one eye.
In England and Wales, hate crimes against transgender persons have reached record levels
According to police statistics, hate crimes against transgender persons have increased by 11% in the past year, reaching a record high in England and Wales.
A man was arrested after a homophobic stabbing in Clapham
A man has been arrested in connection with a homophobic stabbing outside a nightclub in Clapham, south London, according to Metropolitan Police.