A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, has been charged with a hate crime and arson for setting a large cross on fire in Chicago's Grant Park on June 9. Lu claims his actions were a protest against the "ruling class" and Christian nationalists supporting Trump, not an act of racial intimidation, though he acknowledged the historical context of cross burning.
A 21-year-old man, Merlin Lu, has been charged with a hate crime and arson for burning a cross in Chicago's Grant Park. Lu admitted to the act but claimed it was a protest against Donald Trump and the "ruling class," not a racist intimidation tactic, though he acknowledged the historical context of cross-burning.
A person of interest is in custody after a six-foot cross was set on fire in Chicago's Grant Park, a site of historical significance. A college student identified as Merlin Lu claimed responsibility, stating his protest was against the "ruling class" and Christian nationalists, not a racist act, though acknowledging the symbol's historical hate connotations.
A person of interest is in custody after a six-foot cross was set on fire in Chicago's Grant Park, a site of historical significance. Police initially feared a hate crime, but a college student identified himself as the shirtless figure in a police image, claiming his protest against President Trump and the "ruling class" was not racially motivated.
Dmitriy Popov, convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime in the 2023 stabbing death of vogue dancer O'Shae Sibley, faces 8-25 years in prison. Popov, 17 at the time, claimed self-defense, but prosecutors argued anti-LGBTQ+ motive. He was acquitted of murder but found guilty of other charges.
Tavius Jean-Charles, 36, was sentenced to five years in prison for a series of antisemitic hate crimes targeting the Jewish community in north London between October 2025 and March 2026. He pleaded guilty to seven racially aggravated public order offenses and one count of criminal damage, including death threats and smashing a car window.
Two teenagers killed three men at a San Diego mosque, influenced by online extremist networks and previous mass shooters. Their manifesto expressed hatred for multiple groups. Experts link such violence to nihilistic extremism and online radicalization, highlighting a disturbing trend of copycat attacks.
Primary election results are in from across the country. Trump and Vance have differing views on the Iran war. A shooting at a San Diego mosque is being investigated as a potential hate crime.
Two gunmen attacked the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men: Amin Abdullah, Mansour Kaziha, and Nader Awad. The attackers, identified as 17 and 18-year-olds, died of self-inflicted wounds. Police are investigating the incident as a hate crime, citing "hate rhetoric" from the suspects and an increase in Islamophobia.
Teen shooters Cain Clark and Caleb Velasquez, who attacked a San Diego mosque, died by suicide. The incident is being investigated as a hate crime, with anti-Islamic writings found on firearms and in their vehicle. The security guard killed was Amin Abdullah, a father of eight.
A shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego left three adults dead and is being investigated as a possible hate crime. Two teen suspects, aged 17 and 18, were found dead from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds nearby. Evidence of anti-Islamic rhetoric and a Nazi symbol was found at the scene.
Two teenage gunmen killed three men at the Islamic Center of San Diego on Monday before taking their own lives. Authorities are investigating the attack as a possible hate crime, citing "hate rhetoric" found in a note left by one of the suspects.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego. Two teenage suspects were found dead nearby. Police are investigating it as a possible hate crime, citing anti-Islamic writing and "hate speech" on a weapon.
Two teenage shooters opened fire at the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three men in a suspected hate crime. The shooters later died from self-inflicted wounds. Police are investigating generalized hate rhetoric as a motive.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, with authorities considering it a hate crime. The two teenage suspects, 17 and 19, died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the "violent attack" and vowed to stand with the Muslim community.
Three people were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, which authorities are investigating as a hate crime. Two suspects died from apparent self-inflicted gunshot wounds. The FBI is seeking public information.
Three men were killed in a shooting at the Islamic Centre of San Diego on Monday. Police believe the two teenage suspects are also dead and are investigating the incident as a hate crime. Children were seen being evacuated from the mosque's associated school.
A Jewish man in his 20s was assaulted and hospitalized with facial and bodily injuries in Golders Green, north London. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime, with no arrests made yet. The attack has heightened fears in the prominent Jewish community.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor to London was attacked and beaten by a group of men in Golders Green, suffering injuries to his face, neck, and back. The victim reported being asked "Are you Jewish?" during the assault, which police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. No arrests have been made.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor was kicked and beaten by a group of men in Golders Green, London, in what police are treating as an antisemitic hate crime. The victim, who was called a "Jew" and asked "Are you Jewish?" during the assault, suffered injuries to his face, neck, and back.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor was assaulted by a group of men in Golders Green, London, suffering injuries and being repeatedly kicked. He reported hearing antisemitic slurs and believes he was targeted for being Jewish and speaking Hebrew. Police are investigating the incident as an antisemitic hate crime.
A Jewish man in his 20s was injured in an antisemitic hate crime attack by a group of men in Golders Green, north London. Police are treating the incident, which occurred early Monday morning, as a hate crime and are appealing for information. No arrests have been made.
Michail Chkhikvishvili, 22, leader of the Maniac Murder Cult, sentenced to 15 years for soliciting hate crimes, including plotting to poison minority children disguised as Santa Claus, and distributing bomb/ricin-making information.
Conservative and Reform leaders cheered as they address crowd, while Labour’s Pat McFadden met with boos and shouts of ‘where is Starmer?’Thousands of people gathered outside Downing Street on Sunday to protest an increase in antisemitic hate crimes and violence, as senior politicians and interfaith leaders called for unity.The Standing Strong: Extinguish Antisemitism rally, backed by more than 30 Jewish groups, drew thousands of people to Whitehall, as Conservative and Liberal Democrat party leaders, alongside Labour and Reform representatives, addressed a crowd studded with Israeli and union jack flags, and ‘Where is Keir?’ placards. Continue reading...
