Darrell Brooks - Darrell Brooks is the suspect in the Waukesha Christmas Parade incident. The Milwaukee man has been charged with crimes 10 times since 1999.

Ashley Luthern, Daniel Bice, Molly Beck, Elliot Hughes

Milwaukee Journal Sentinel

Waukesha, MN

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UK: Transphobic crimes soared in 2014 (UK)

Scott Roberts
Pink News

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Horrific video of brutal attack on transgender woman in Russia (video)

 John Aravosis
http://americablog.com/

More homophobic crimes reported to police (www.southwalesargus.co.uk(UK/Wales)))

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Community, allies remember victims lost to anti-transgender hate crimes (www.lgbtqnation.com)

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Homophobia exacts a chilling price as hate crimes climb (www.independent.co.uk)

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ezs note:  If you are transgender, gay, lesbian, or bisexual and are being harassed, please turn them in!  It's time for you to stop worrying, and let the trolls do it for a change!

DC police struggle with more transgender bias crimes (dcist.com)

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Police figures show rise in recorded anti-gay and transphobic crimes (www.pinknews.co.uk)

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ezs comment:  One thing raised my attention:  According to UK police, among transgender people, crime rose fourteen percent.  To those of you who who are fearful, I do understand.  But those who go unreported, this only means that these trolls go with impunity.  Don't let this happen!!! 

ADL concerned about recent spate of hate crimes in the district (prnewswire)

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Number of hate crimes against LGBT people increasing (newsytype)

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ezs note:  I know it sucks... I know it's scary... but if you are attacked, REPORT IT, IMMEDIATELY!!!   It only gets worse if you let it slide.

Hate crimes against gay, transgender people rise, report says (LA Times)

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Some Texas lawmakers seek expansion of hate crimes law to LGBT community (The Texas Independent)

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