"Landmark Verdict: South Carolina Man Found Guilty in Federal Gender-Identity Hate Crime Trial"

Daqua Lameek Ritter was found guilty of a hate crime for the murder of Dime Doe, a Black transgender woman, in the first federal trial over a hate crime based on gender identity. Ritter also faced convictions for using a firearm in connection with the fatal shooting and obstructing justice. The trial centered on the secret sexual relationship between Ritter and Doe, with prosecutors alleging that Ritter shot Doe to prevent further revelation of their affair. Witnesses provided damaging testimony, and Ritter now faces a maximum of life imprisonment without parole.