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Colorado Springs Club Q Shooter Sentenced to 55 Life Terms

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 22:05:22 +0000

Anderson Lee Aldrich, aged 24, has been sentenced to 55 life terms following a guilty plea on federal hate crime and gun charges related to the tragic events at Club Q, an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs. Premeditated Bias Evident in Shooting Court proceedings revealed that Aldrich meticulously planned the attack, which resulted in the […]

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Plano Woman Guilty of Hate Crimes Against Indian Americans

TLNA — Wed, 19 Jun 2024 17:19:44 +0000

Esmeralda Upton, a 59-year-old woman from Plano, Texas, recently pleaded guilty to multiple state hate crime charges stemming from an incident in 2022. The case has sparked widespread attention due to the nature of the offenses committed against individuals of South Asian descent outside a local restaurant. Incident Details and Charges On August 24, 2022, […]

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Arvada Pride Flag Thefts Spark Controversy During Pride Month

TLNA — Sun, 16 Jun 2024 01:27:20 +0000

Arvada, CO — The Arvada Police Department has initiated investigations into a series of thefts involving pride flags from residences in northwest Arvada. As of Thursday, authorities have identified six reported incidents, suspecting the involvement of at least three individuals. Suspect Descriptions and Vehicle Details Police have released images of a suspect believed to be […]

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Islamic Community Denounces Attack on Pro-Palestinian Activists in Menlo Park

TLNA — Tue, 14 May 2024 17:26:27 +0000

Menlo Park, Calif. – A recent attack on members of the Islamic community hanging banners in support of Palestine over a Peninsula overpass has sparked outrage and condemnation. The incident, which occurred on the same day as the Cinco de Mayo celebrations, highlights the ongoing tensions and disunity within the community. Confrontation on the Overpass […]

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Convicted North Texas Killer Charged with Federal Hate Crimes

TLNA — Thu, 04 Apr 2024 23:20:43 +0000

Anthony Torres, a North Texas man, has been charged with federal hate crimes for his involvement in a deadly shooting targeting Muslims. The incident occurred at Omar Wheels and Tires in Pleasant Grove on Christmas Eve 2015. Motive and Target Torres, 39 years old, specifically targeted the Muslim-owned business, according to investigators. His actions were […]

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