Jury acquits man in stabbing after racial slur defence
A homeless man in Portland was found not guilty of assault after claiming self-defence, arguing the victim used a racial slur. The case hinged on the timing of the insult.
A homeless man in Portland was found not guilty of assault after claiming self-defence, arguing the victim used a racial slur. The case hinged on the timing of the insult.
A driver left a 'trail of carnage' in London's West End in a series of homophobic and racist attacks on Christmas Day, a court hears. One man died and five others were injured. Read the full trial details.
An 80-year-old cancer survivor had her car stolen while volunteering at a Portland church. Thieves used her cards, charging $600. A GoFundMe aims to help her recover. Read her story.
A woman's shopping trip to Portland's iconic Powell's Books turned into a horrifying ordeal when a man spat on her and claimed to have COVID. Police are investigating the incident as a potential bias crime.
Dan & Louis Oyster Bar, serving Portland since 1907, battles survival as pandemic recovery stalls and downtown footfall plummets. Owners plead for community support to save institution.
A Palestinian-Australian man was brutally assaulted on a Sydney train in what police are investigating as a hate crime. The victim suffered racial abuse and physical violence during the disturbing incident.
Keonte Gathron receives two life sentences plus 31 years for murdering Yik Oi Huang and targeting Asian victims. Read the full court details and family reaction.
Australia's Attorney-General announces review of anti-hate legislation and confirms South African neo-Nazi will not be allowed back into the country. Read the latest developments.
A US federal appeals court has upheld the hate crime convictions of three white men for the 2020 killing of Ahmaud Arbery. Discover the full story behind this landmark ruling.
NYPD seeks a suspect draped in an LGBTQ pride flag for vandalising three Queens churches with 'anti-gay cult' graffiti. Police are investigating the incidents as hate crimes. Call Crime Stoppers with information.
An elected Portland official stands accused of setting fire to a homeless encampment, raising serious questions about public safety and political accountability in the city's ongoing housing crisis.
Cross-party pressure mounts on ministers to formally define Islamophobia following alarming rise in anti-Muslim incidents across Britain. Parliamentary committee reveals urgent need for legal clarity.
A 22-year-old Israeli visitor was violently attacked while ordering food at a New York City delicatessen in what police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime. The assailant targeted the victim after asking about his religion.
A 40-year-old man appears in court charged with religiously aggravated offences after a Sikh woman was targeted in Walsall. The case has sparked community concern.
A coroner's investigation uncovers the tragic details behind the deaths of two men during a violent attack at a Manchester synagogue, revealing both were stabbed in a horrific hate crime incident.
Jordan Cresswell faces magistrates after allegedly attacking a shop worker while shouting racist abuse in Walsall town centre. The 32-year-old is charged with racially aggravated assault by beating.
West Midlands Police confirm charges following a disturbing racially motivated assault in Walsall town centre, as authorities take strong stance against hate crimes.
West Midlands Police charge 38-year-old Walsall man with racially aggravated rape following thorough investigation into disturbing hate crime incident.
Paul Doyle sentenced to two years after launching vicious homophobic assault on American tourist during Liverpool Pride event, leaving victim with serious injuries.
Scotland Yard faces mounting criticism as internal documents reveal how political battles and 'hate crime' controversies are diverting resources from tackling serious violent offences across London.
Metropolitan Police detain suspect after brutal racially-aggravated attack in central London, with victim receiving specialist support as investigation continues.
Metropolitan Police detain female suspect after horrific racially-aggravated attack in Westminster, as victim receives specialist support following traumatic ordeal.
Exclusive investigation reveals how former NBA star Chauncey Billups faced arrest in 1997 over alleged ties to gambling ring with mafia connections, threatening his basketball career before it truly began.
Two men face serious charges after allegedly spraying accelerant and setting fire to a Westminster mosque in a brazen early morning attack captured on CCTV.
UK police forces are abandoning controversial 'non-crime hate incidents' recording after officers themselves declared the practice has 'gone too far' in restricting free speech.
Exclusive investigation reveals UK police forces are recording thousands of 'non-crime hate incidents' for expressing controversial views, raising serious concerns about free speech and state overreach.
Outrage erupts as police forces across Britain continue recording 'non-crime hate incidents' despite government reforms and free speech warnings. Victims and campaigners demand immediate action.
A shocking hate crime investigation unfolds in Portland after an Asian man was shot multiple times while protecting his friend during a racially motivated attack.
UK police forces are documenting incidents where no crime has been committed but where someone perceives 'hostility', sparking concerns about free speech and policing priorities.
Scotland Yard announces major reform after clearing Father Ted creator Graham Linehan over controversial tweets in decision hailed as victory for free speech.