Eleven Illinois teenagers face felony charges for allegedly luring and attacking two men using dating apps in separate incidents. Inspired by a viral social media trend, the teens beat the victims and damaged their vehicles. Charges include aggravated battery, criminal damage to property, mob action, and, in one case, hate crimes due to the use of racial slurs. All eleven juveniles turned themselves in and are currently detained in Cook County Juvenile Detention Center.
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Antisemitic leaflets threatening violence against Zionists were distributed in Hendon, a Jewish neighborhood in North London, declaring the area a “Zionist Free Zone.” This incident follows a similar October attack at Hendon Golf Club, featuring swastikas and antisemitic graffiti, highlighting a concerning escalation of antisemitic hate crimes in the area. The threats have been reported to relevant charities, who emphasize the need for decisive action to combat this growing phenomenon and protect the Jewish community. Local residents are calling for those responsible to be prosecuted to the full extent of the law.
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On Thursday, two buses carrying Jewish Free School students were attacked by a group of ten teenagers who threw rocks and shouted antisemitic slurs, including “f*** Israel.” Four attackers boarded one bus, verbally abusing the children and filming the incident while numerous bystanders failed to intervene. The attack left young students terrified, prompting concerns from parents and the Community Security Trust (CST), which is working with the schools involved. The incident highlights a worrying escalation of antisemitic violence and the need for stronger community response and school intervention.
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Two transgender women were brutally attacked at a Minneapolis light rail station, with bystanders cheering the assault rather than intervening. The victims, Dahlia and Jess, suffered injuries including a broken nose and contusions, highlighting a climate of rising transphobia. This incident follows a recent trans refuge law in Minnesota, yet fears of increased violence are escalating amidst the aftermath of a recent election. Community organizers are now offering self-defense classes and gun safety training in response to the growing threat.
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A woman allegedly targeted a man wearing a “Palestine” sweatshirt at a Panera Bread, resulting in her being charged with a hate crime. The incident, captured on video, depicts a far more aggressive confrontation than initially reported. It wasn’t a simple disagreement; witnesses describe a sustained attack involving repeated attempts to strike the man, scratching, and a near-miss coffee-throwing incident. He was actively trying to defend himself and his pregnant wife from the escalating assault, which involved the woman repeatedly pursuing them while shouting hateful comments.
The video evidence seems to contradict milder accounts of the event. It clearly shows a level of violence and aggression far exceeding a casual altercation.… Continue reading
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