South Carolina is one of only two states in the U. S. without a hate crime law. This is a big problem. But some counties are not waiting for the state to act. They are taking action themselves. Richland County made history last month. It became the first county in South Carolina to pass a hate crime
Orangeburg County is making a move to protect its residents. They are looking to pass a new rule. This rule would make it a minor crime to hurt or scare someone because of who they are. It covers things like race, religion, and more. If someone breaks this rule, they could go to jail for a month or
In Massachusetts, crime rates have been going down. This is good news. But there is a worrying trend. Anti-Jewish hate crimes are on the rise. They went up by more than 20% in 2024. For the first time since 1991, these crimes are now the most reported hate crimes in the state. Other crimes are also
In the early hours of Monday, a peaceful night in Provincetown, Massachusetts, took a dark turn. Chris Kostka, a visitor enjoying the weekend, found himself in the middle of an unexpected and violent encounter. While walking back from a friend's house, he was suddenly pushed to the ground and attack
A peaceful protest turned tragic in Boulder when an elderly woman lost her life. Karen Diamond, 82, was one of many hurt in an attack on Pearl Street Mall. The suspect, Mohamed Soliman, is now facing serious charges, including murder, after throwing Molotov cocktails at the crowd. Diamond was a wel
In a shocking incident, a 28-year-old woman was viciously assaulted by three men in Queens, with police considering it a possible hate crime. The attack occurred near Redfern Ave. and Village Lane in Far Rockaway around 8:30 p. m. on a Wednesday. The victim and her attackers knew each other, and an
Jussie Smollett has a lot to celebrate. He is now engaged to his partner, Jabari Redd. The actor shared this joyful news on Instagram. The pictures show Smollett down on one knee, proposing to Redd on a city street. Redd's happiness is clear as he laughs and hugs his fiancé. The final photo reve
A courtroom in Boulder is buzzing with a case that has everyone talking. A man named Mohamed Sabry Soliman is accused of throwing Molotov cocktails at a group of people who were supporting Israeli hostages. The big question is whether this was a hate crime. Soliman, a 45-year-old from Colorado Sprin
In Colorado, a legal storm is brewing around a family caught in the crosshairs of a hate crime case. A judge has given the green light for the trial of Mohamed Soliman, accused of an antisemitic firebombing in Boulder. Meanwhile, Soliman's wife, Hayam El Gamal, and their five children are navigating
Richland County is making big moves to improve life for its residents. The County Council recently made three major decisions that could shape the future of the area. First up, they passed a new law to protect people from hate crimes. This isn't just about sending a message. It's about making sure
