/tags/hate-crimes Hate Crimes en-US Copyright ������Ů/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:44:47 GMT /news/2025-06-06/man-charged-with-hate-crime-in-boulder-attack-on-zionist-people-to-appear-in-federal-court Mohamed Sabry Soliman, who investigators say was driven by a desire “to kill all Zionist people” when he threw Molotov cocktails at demonstrators in Colorado raising awareness of Israeli hostages, has appeared in federal court to face a hate crime charge. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 19:44:47 GMT /news/2025-06-06/man-charged-with-hate-crime-in-boulder-attack-on-zionist-people-to-appear-in-federal-court Colleen Slevin, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America /news/2025-06-06/man-accused-of-yelling-free-palestine-and-firebombing-demonstrators-charged-with-attempted-murder A man accused of yelling "Free Palestine" and throwing Molotov cocktails at demonstrators calling for the release of Israeli hostages in Gaza has been charged with 118 counts including attempted murder. Mohamed Sabry Soliman has been jailed since his arrest following Sunday's attack in Boulder. Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:17:10 GMT /news/2025-06-06/man-accused-of-yelling-free-palestine-and-firebombing-demonstrators-charged-with-attempted-murder Colleen Slevin, Associated Press, Jesse Bedayn, Associated Press/Report for America /news/2025-06-03/attack-at-demonstration-calling-for-israeli-hostages-release-was-first-where-group-faced-violence Demonstrators with the group Run for Their Lives have staged events around the world calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas since 2023. But organizers say Sunday's walk in Boulder, Colorado, was the first where they have met violence. Tue, 03 Jun 2025 13:44:11 GMT /news/2025-06-03/attack-at-demonstration-calling-for-israeli-hostages-release-was-first-where-group-faced-violence Hannah Schoenbaum, Associated Press, Heather Hollingsworth, Associated Press /news/2025-06-02/colorado-lawmakers-and-other-officials-respond-to-boulder-firebombing-attack From Gov. Polis to local officials around the state, responses to Sunday's attack that injured at least eight people have been released expressing concern and a cry for unity. Mon, 02 Jun 2025 18:48:10 GMT /news/2025-06-02/colorado-lawmakers-and-other-officials-respond-to-boulder-firebombing-attack ������Ů Staff /news/2024-04-30/colorado-sees-recent-spike-in-antisemitic-attacks Data from the Anti-Defamation League shows antisemitic attacks in Colorado have reached their highest levels in more than four decades. The situation has made some rabbis consider adding security at synagogues for more protection. The Colorado Sun reporter Olivia Prentzel spoke with ������Ů's Michael Lyle, Jr. to get more on the story. Tue, 30 Apr 2024 18:54:36 GMT /news/2024-04-30/colorado-sees-recent-spike-in-antisemitic-attacks Michael Lyle /news/2024-01-17/shooter-who-killed-5-people-at-colorado-lgbtq-club-intends-to-plead-guilty-to-federal-hate-crimes Court documents show the shooter who killed five people and endangered the lives of over 40 others at an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs plans to plead guilty to new federal charges. A plea agreement made public Tuesday would allow the defendant to avoid the death penalty. Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:09:13 GMT /news/2024-01-17/shooter-who-killed-5-people-at-colorado-lgbtq-club-intends-to-plead-guilty-to-federal-hate-crimes Colleen Slevin, Associated Press /regional-news/2022-11-23/deadly-club-q-shooting-reflects-escalation-in-anti-lgbtq-hate-around-the-mountain-west The mass shooting at Club Q in Colorado Springs is a tragedy that underscores a troubling pattern of hate crimes against the LGBTQ community in the Mountain West. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 18:30:44 GMT /regional-news/2022-11-23/deadly-club-q-shooting-reflects-escalation-in-anti-lgbtq-hate-around-the-mountain-west Emma VandenEinde /regional-news/2022-05-16/nevada-colorado-see-spike-in-antisemitic-incidents-reflecting-national-trend The Anti-Defamation League’s annual audit of antisemitic incidents counted more than 2,700 acts of harassment, vandalism and assaults targeting Jewish Americans – the highest number on record. Editor’s note: As a warning, this story contains discussion of a disturbing incident of antisemitic harassment. Mon, 16 May 2022 19:36:44 GMT /regional-news/2022-05-16/nevada-colorado-see-spike-in-antisemitic-incidents-reflecting-national-trend Kaleb Roedel /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-08-31/new-wave-of-hate-crimes-in-colorado-outpaces-national-trend According to a new FBI analysis, hate crimes across Colorado have reached their highest level in at least 30 years. And while this rise in hate crimes follows a national trend, Colorado saw an increase that far outpaced the rest of the country. Today on Colorado Edition, we spoke to Jeremy Shaver of the Mountain States Anti-Defamation League, a national group that aims to combat hate crimes. He helped us to understand the rise bias-motivated crimes and advised us on how to address this growing problem. Tue, 31 Aug 2021 19:45:24 GMT /show/kuncs-colorado-edition/2021-08-31/new-wave-of-hate-crimes-in-colorado-outpaces-national-trend Erin O'Toole, Rae Solomon /culture-identity/2021-03-26/in-wake-of-boulder-shooting-extremism-expert-sees-targeting-of-muslim-americans-again At least one extremism expert is sounding the alarm about far-right actors using the mass shooting at a Boulder King Soopers to sow division and propagate misinformation. Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:59:00 GMT /culture-identity/2021-03-26/in-wake-of-boulder-shooting-extremism-expert-sees-targeting-of-muslim-americans-again Robyn Vincent