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california4 days ago•5 min saved

L.A. Street Vendor Breaks Silence, Demands Respect for Frontline Vendors

A 62-year-old LA hot dog vendor, Arabelia Martinez, was assaulted in downtown Los Angeles. A 19-year-old suspect faces charges including assault likely to produce great bodily injury with a possible hate-crime enhancement. Martinez and her family spoke at a City Hall news conference, calling for an end to violence and discrimination against street vendors, as a viral video sparked public outcry. Authorities are weighing hate-crime allegations; advocates say violence against street vendors is underreported and worsened by immigration-enforcement tensions. Police credited investigators and urged others to report attacks.

via Los Angeles Times|

#assault #california #downtown-los-angeles

crime20 days ago•2 min saved

Man charged over string of anti-Muslim assaults in Edinburgh

Police charged a 36-year-old man in connection with a series of anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh on 19 June that wounded five men; the incidents spanned areas including Sighthill, Telford Road and Leith Walk, and authorities say the motive appears to be anti-Muslim hatred. Prime Minister Keir Starmer condemned the violence and vowed the suspect will face the full force of the law, as others urged unity and support for affected communities.

via Al Jazeera|

#anti-muslim-hate #crime #edinburgh

world20 days ago•12 min saved

Five Hurt in Edinburgh Attacks Suspected as Anti-Muslim Bias

Five people were injured in Edinburgh in what authorities describe as attacks that appeared to target Muslims. Police are treating the incidents as possible hate crimes, reviewing evidence and footage, and appealing for witnesses to come forward as they investigate motives and collaborations behind the attacks.

via AP News|

#attack #edinburgh #hate-crime

crime23 days ago•1 min saved

Grant Park cross burning triggers hate-crime charges in Chicago

A 21-year-old Merlin Lu was arrested in Chicago after admitting to lighting a cross in Grant Park, and now faces four felonies (including two hate-crime counts) and four misdemeanors for arson, property damage and intimidating conduct. Prosecutors say Lu carried wooden slats to the park, built the cross and set it aflame, with two felony counts designated as hate crimes. Lu had previously claimed responsibility in a video and told NBC Chicago that the act was a solo protest against Donald Trump, while denying Ku Klux Klan ties. Photos of a person of interest circulated earlier, and Rev. Michael Pfleger offered a $10,000 reward. Lu is scheduled for a detention hearing Thursday.

via The Guardian|

#arson #chicago #crime

crime23 days ago•3 min saved

Grant Park Cross-Burning Case: Man Charged with Hate Crime in Chicago Protests

A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, admitted lighting a cross on fire in Grant Park during a protest against the Trump administration and is in custody on four felony counts (including two hate-crime charges plus arson and damage to city property) and four misdemeanors (breach of peace, reckless conduct, damage to property, cross burning to intimidate). Prosecutors describe it as a hate crime; a detention hearing is set as Lu maintains the act was a protest, not a hate crime, and says he has no KKK affiliation.

via NBC News|

#arson #chicago #crime

uknorthern-ireland-news25 days ago•6 min saved

Racist attacks push Nigerian student to consider leaving Northern Ireland

A Nigerian man living in Rathcoole, County Antrim, says his car was set on fire as part of ongoing racially motivated attacks on his home, leaving him fearing for his life and considering leaving Northern Ireland. Police are treating the latest arson as a hate crime, with graffiti, bricks and repeated targeting of his house reported over the past months. The incidents come amid a broader wave of racially charged violence and protests in Northern Ireland, with authorities and housing officials scrambling to assist affected families and address displacement.

via Yahoo News New Zealand|

#displacement #hate-crime #nigeria

local29 days ago•1 min saved

Grant Park cross-burning sparks manhunt as FBI joins probe

Chicago police and the FBI are investigating a cross burned in Grant Park; a person of interest was photographed fleeing, no injuries were reported, and a $10,000 reward was offered as officials condemn the act and vow to keep public spaces safe.

via The Guardian|

#chicago #cross-burning #fbi

local-news1 month ago•4 min saved

Southampton Sikh Community Faces Growing Fear After Murder Case and Backlash

After Vickrum Singh Digwa was sentenced to life for murdering Henry Nowak with a kirpan, Southampton’s Sikh community reports increased harassment and fear, with many avoiding gurdwaras and elderly relatives staying home; leaders say far-right rhetoric has fueled hostility and a planned memorial event was canceled as tensions rise, amid broader unrest following anti-police protests and injuries to officers.

via The Times of India|

#far-right #hate-crime #kirpan

local1 month ago•8 min saved

San Diego mosque attack tests a welcoming community's resolve and interfaith bonds

Three people were killed in a mass shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, including security guard Amin Abdullah who sacrificed himself to shield students and staff as the center’s elementary school evacuated. The attack is being investigated as a hate crime amid a rise in anti-Muslim sentiment following the Gaza conflict. The ICSD has long prioritized openness and interfaith outreach, and authorities and community leaders called for stronger protection and funding for mosques. Vigils drew hundreds and a fundraiser has surpassed $3 million as the community supports victims and begins to rebuild, with the center resuming prayers and focusing on helping children move forward after the tragedy.

via The Guardian|

#hate-crime #interfaith #islamophobia

local1 month ago•5 min saved

Online Radicalization Fuels San Diego Mosque Shooting That Left 3 Dead

Two teens who met online and were radicalized opened fire at a San Diego-area Islamic Center, killing three men (including a security guard) and then dying by suicide; a gardener was shot at but unharmed. Investigators say the attack was driven by hate and extremist beliefs, with a 75-page manifesto and a livestream circulated. Authorities have seized more than 30 guns and other weapons as they probe how the weapons were obtained, while the FBI and San Diego Police interview family and friends and pursue tips. Vigils were held and heightened security at houses of worship is planned as the investigation continues.

via cbs8.com|

#hate-crime #local #manifesto

crime1 month ago•6 min saved

San Diego shootings tied to hate manifesto calling for societal destruction

Two teens opened fire at the San Diego Islamic Center, killing three before dying by suicide; investigators found a 75-page manifesto praising extremist ideologies and calling for the destruction of the political system and a race war, with anti-Muslim, antisemitic and other hateful content. The FBI is reviewing the writings and online activity to understand how they were radicalized, while authorities recovered more than 30 firearms at related locations.

via Los Angeles Times|

#crime #extremism #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•2 min saved

San Diego Mosque Attack Highlights Surge in Islamophobia

Three people were killed outside the Islamic Center of San Diego in a shooting carried out by two young men whose motives drew on online hatred and conspiracy theories about Muslims; the incident underscores a growing wave of anti-Muslim rhetoric in U.S. politics and society, with affected families describing fear and grief as communities demand accountability.

via The New York Times|

#anti-muslim #crime #hate-crime

crime-and-public-safety1 month ago•20 min saved

Online Radicalization Ties Teens to San Diego Mosque Attack, FBI Says

Investigators say two teens, Cain Lee Clark (17) and Caleb Liam Vazquez (18), were radicalized online before killing three people at the Islamic Center of San Diego and then taking their own lives; a manifesto and writings found in their belongings indicate broad religious and racial animus. About 30 guns and a crossbow were recovered from the suspects’ homes, and a security guard who confronted them and two mosque members were killed; authorities are investigating the incident as a hate crime. The victims—Mansour Kaziha, 78; Nader Awad, 57; and Amin Abdullah—were praised for their actions, and a vigil is planned as the community processes the tragedy.

via San Diego Union-Tribune|

#crime-and-public-safety #fbi #hate-crime

crime1 month ago•7 min saved

Teens’ deadly attack at San Diego mosque ends in suicide, 3 dead

A 17- and 18-year-old gunmen opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three people—including a mosque security guard—before dying by self-inflicted gunshots; the attack is being investigated as a hate crime, and authorities have seized more than 30 guns during related searches.

via NBC 7 San Diego|

#crime #fbi-investigation #gun-violence

world1 month ago•17 min saved

Five Dead After Shooting at San Diego Islamic Center, Investigation Underway

Five people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego in Clairemont, including three victims and two suspects found in a nearby vehicle; a center security guard was among the deceased. Police are treating the incident as a hate crime. Investigators say a note and missing weapons and a camouflaged companion, reported by a suspect’s mother, helped spur inquiries. The FBI is seeking public tips, and officials have pledged increased protection for houses of worship while the investigation continues.

via BBC|

#hate-crime #mosque #police