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Recent Examples of hate crime
Authorities have arrested six people on hate crime allegations after an antisemitic attack on a University of Pittsburgh Jewish student, the Federal Bureau of Investigation said.
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Read All About It Multiple Jewish volunteer ambulances were set on fire in London in what police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Four ambulances at a Jewish community rescue service in London were set ablaze on Monday morning in what local law enforcement authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
While prosecutors continue investigating hate crime enhancements, the community remains shaken by the brazen, daytime violence.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 2026
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Natalie Neysa Alund, USA Today, 31 Mar. 2026
Read All About It Multiple Jewish volunteer ambulances were set on fire in London in what police are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.
—Kayla Hayempour, NBC news, 23 Mar. 2026
Four ambulances at a Jewish community rescue service in London were set ablaze on Monday morning in what local law enforcement authorities are investigating as an antisemitic hate crime.
—Washington Examiner Staff, The Washington Examiner, 23 Mar. 2026
While prosecutors continue investigating hate crime enhancements, the community remains shaken by the brazen, daytime violence.
—Staff, FOXNews.com, 19 Mar. 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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Gobeille led off the seventh with an infield single up the middle, and an error on Kiefer’s bunt put both on.—
Tom Mulherin,
Boston Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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During day three of the trial, Elon Musk struggled to present a confident front, which led to a number of unforced errors.—
Joe Wilkins,
Futurism,
30 Apr. 2026
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Now that’s out of reach for most people between student debt and home prices and the economy slanted toward the very, very top one per cent.—
Charles Bethea,
New Yorker,
26 Apr. 2026
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Millions of Americans are turning to AI chatbots for help with their finances, asking about budgets, debt payoff plans, retirement strategies and investment options.—
Michelle Singletary,
Washington Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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The evidence relating to these crimes was of special interest, given that Kirwan’s murder and Gately’s surveillance are also part of the charge against Kinahan.—
Ed Caesar,
New Yorker,
30 Apr. 2026
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Butts is charged with one count of false pretenses ($100,000 or more), three counts of false pretenses ($50,000 or more but less than $100,000), two counts of false pretenses ($20,000 or more but less than $50,000), 12 counts of identity theft, and two counts of using a computer to commit a crime.—
Joseph Buczek,
CBS News,
30 Apr. 2026
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Felicia Anderson, 39, is wanted on a half-dozen criminal counts, including first-degree assault, second-degree assault and weapons violations.—
Alexa Ashwell,
Baltimore Sun,
1 May 2026
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This is a brazen violation of international law.—
Lincoln Anderson,
New York Daily News,
1 May 2026
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Higgs has continued to deny any wrongdoing, and the case against him (in which Gradel was to have been a witness) is ongoing.—
News Desk,
Artforum,
29 Apr. 2026
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Cook denied any wrongdoing, and the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in the case in January but has yet to issue a ruling.—
Rachel Barber,
USA Today,
29 Apr. 2026
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Janes pleaded guilty to felony grand theft and misdemeanor petit theft.—
Sally Krutzig,
Idaho Statesman,
28 Apr. 2026
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The suspect, identified as 32-year-old Keith Johnson, was arrested and booked on suspicion of felony vandalism, felony burglary, possession of narcotic paraphernalia, possession of another person's identifying information and probation violation.—
Tim Fang,
CBS News,
28 Apr. 2026
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In recent years, that includes a 2022 misdemeanor conviction for unlawful possession of a firearm, Cook County Circuit Court records show.—
Tess Kenny,
Chicago Tribune,
29 Apr. 2026
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Investigators charged Webster with strangulation and misdemeanor assault.—
Thomas Tracy,
New York Daily News,
28 Apr. 2026
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“Hate crime.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hate%20crime. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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