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Recent Examples of hate crime
The mass shooting that claimed 49 lives and injured dozens of others—the deadliest hate crime targeting LGBTQ+ people in American history—still leaves a grievous mark, most especially in a city, state and nation besieged with new attacks on the gay community.
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Authorities have not classified the incident as a hate crime, though Trent said the circumstances were troubling given the location and the nature of the materials that were targeted.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
The mass murderer, Dylann Roof, received a death sentence after being convicted of 33 federal hate crime and murder charges.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
When someone is targeted in a violent hate crime, they are changed by it.
—Susan Rona, Time, 1 June 2026
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R. Daniel Foster, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Authorities have not classified the incident as a hate crime, though Trent said the circumstances were troubling given the location and the nature of the materials that were targeted.
—Daniel Cassady, ARTnews.com, 5 June 2026
The mass murderer, Dylann Roof, received a death sentence after being convicted of 33 federal hate crime and murder charges.
—USA Today, 2 June 2026
When someone is targeted in a violent hate crime, they are changed by it.
—Susan Rona, Time, 1 June 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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Crespi denied the claims, saying a bookkeeping error led to false allegations about her hours and vacation time.—
Tess Riski
June 18,
Miami Herald,
18 June 2026
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Marist said the poll's margin of error was ±3 percent.—
Fernando Cervantes Jr,
USA Today,
18 June 2026
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African and Caribbean leaders are demanding financial compensation, debt cancellation and formal apologies from countries that benefited from the transatlantic slave trade after adopting a sweeping reparations plan at a conference in Ghana.—
Jasmine Baehr,
FOXNews.com,
21 June 2026
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And corporate debt issuance could top $2 trillion by year’s end.—
Jason Ma,
Fortune,
20 June 2026
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Sarsour has denied committing those crimes.—
Landon Mion,
FOXNews.com,
19 June 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Angelique Brenes,
PEOPLE,
19 June 2026
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The California Fair Political Practices Commission said 34 of the violations were for failing to report on time that Newsom and his staff directed outreach from companies and foundations that wanted to help after the Los Angeles wildfires to the California Fire Foundation.—
Taryn Luna,
Los Angeles Times,
19 June 2026
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Stanley’s statement came amidst a major lawsuit by the NAACP against Grok’s parent company, xAI, for alleged violations of the Clean Air Act.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
18 June 2026
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Experts said that in past cases where wrongdoing was found in nonprofits, there were consequences.—
Sooji Nam,
CBS News,
17 June 2026
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So far, Caldwell’s insurer has paid out more than $2 million to settle various claims, all of which alleged wrongdoing by the chief.—
Alex Brizee,
Idaho Statesman,
17 June 2026
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Clark County prosecutors slapped the 49-year-old fighter with two serious felony charges, including theft of property valued over $100,000 and passing a check with intent to defraud.—
Alejandro Avila,
FOXNews.com,
17 June 2026
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Pearce was arrested in February after an incident with former girlfriend Rickea Jackson and eventually charged with three felonies.—
Josh Kendall,
New York Times,
16 June 2026
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Violations are a misdemeanor crime subject to penalties of up to $1,000 and six months in jail.—
Karen Garcia,
Los Angeles Times,
16 June 2026
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In February, Hawkins was fined $1,000 after pleading guilty in White County Circuit Court to misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a minor and domestic battery.—
John Lynch,
Arkansas Online,
16 June 2026
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“Hate crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate%20crime. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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