bias crime
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“Having this charged as a bias crime sends a message out to the rest of the population that this is going to be something that’s dealt with seriously.”
From Seattle Times • Jul. 17, 2023
Hate crimes rose 78% between 2013 and 2017 in Washington state, according to a new study that shows this state saw the ninth-largest rise in bias crime during that time period nationwide.
From Seattle Times • Jul. 9, 2019
This charge came with a bias crime enhancement which, under DC law, could increase the length of the sentence by up to 50%.
From The Guardian • Sep. 19, 2017
The law enforcement source said the police hate crimes unit had rejected the incident as a bias crime.
From Reuters • Jul. 4, 2016
The mayor of Rutherford, Joseph DeSalvo Jr., said he knew of no other bias crime in his community in recent memory.
From New York Times • Jan. 12, 2012
