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Recent Examples of hate crime
Authorities are working to determine a motive for the attack, which is being investigated as a hate crime.
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Police are investigating a potential motive but said the shooting is currently being considered as a hate crime.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is reviewing recent Miami Beach arrests involving antisemitic graffiti on an LGBTQ Pride bench in South Beach as a possible hate crime.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Wahl, the police chief, reiterated that the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 23 May 2026
Police are investigating a potential motive but said the shooting is currently being considered as a hate crime.
—Emily Shapiro, ABC News, 20 May 2026
The Miami-Dade State Attorney’s Office is reviewing recent Miami Beach arrests involving antisemitic graffiti on an LGBTQ Pride bench in South Beach as a possible hate crime.
—Aaron Leibowitz, Miami Herald, 20 May 2026
Wahl, the police chief, reiterated that the shooting is being investigated as a hate crime.
—Dennis Romero, NBC news, 19 May 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hate crime
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The department also has a dedicated officer who tracks bias crimes and serves as a liaison with the LGBTQ community.—
Madisen Keavy,
CBS News,
17 Dec. 2025
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The police report does not list the incident as a hate/bias crime.—
Gayla Cawley,
Boston Herald,
14 Aug. 2025
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Meanwhile, Avila-Siqueiros was silencing the Warner bats, allowing just four walks and an error in the first five innings.—
Kevin J. Farmer,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
29 May 2026
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Among frequent issues cited in the adverse event reports were administration of an extra or incorrect dose, issues with communication about a product, and prescribing errors.—
Maia Rosenfeld,
NBC news,
29 May 2026
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Retail giants and small firms alike say refunds are crucial for cutting prices, paying debts and staying afloat, even as many complain that payments are arriving painfully slowly.—
Mae Anderson,
Los Angeles Times,
30 May 2026
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Sixty-five percent of Americans with a negative net worth (more debt than assets) reported experiencing financial anxiety.—
Kamaron McNair,
CNBC,
30 May 2026
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And now that she's gained true-crime stardom from the documentary, their grief has been compounded.—
Kathleen Perricone,
Entertainment Weekly,
29 May 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Gina Kalsi,
PEOPLE,
29 May 2026
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The facility was inspected by the department three other times in the last five years and was cited for violations unrelated to chemicals and storage.—
Jeanine Santucci,
USA Today,
29 May 2026
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Rafa confesses to eating chocolate in violation of his strict diet.—
Matthew Carey,
Deadline,
28 May 2026
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Her client has denied any wrongdoing in relation to his wife’s disappearance.—
Marlene Lenthang,
NBC news,
28 May 2026
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Diez, who has left the party, has denied wrongdoing.—
ABC News,
ABC News,
27 May 2026
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The Pro Bowl tailback faces five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, along with misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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In the felony battery case, the court later granted Jimenez’s request to participate in the mental health diversion program despite the prosecutor’s objections, Gire said Monday.—
Rosalio Ahumada,
Sacbee.com,
2 June 2026
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Applegate was charged with misdemeanor criminal trespassing.—
Emily St. Martin,
Los Angeles Times,
2 June 2026
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The Pro Bowl tailback faces five charges, including a felony count of strangulation and suffocation, along with misdemeanor counts of battery, criminal damage to property, disorderly conduct and intimidation of a victim.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
2 June 2026
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“Hate crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate%20crime. Accessed 3 Jun. 2026.
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