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Feds drop charges against Texas doctor who leaked gender-affirming care info to far-right extremist

The charges against Dr. Ethan Haim were dropped after a personal appeal from Missouri Republican U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley to President Donald Trump.

Conviction Tossed for Woman Convicted of Laughing at Jeff Sessions

Desiree Fairooz will now face a retrial for her conduct during Jeff Sessions's confirmation hearing for attorney general. 

Philly Gay-Basher Found Guilty of Misdemeanor Assault

The jury convicted Kathryn Knott on charges of simple assault and conspiracy but spared her of the most serious charge in the case that spurred Philadelphia to expand its hate crime law.

Gay Men Jailed for 'Unnatural Act' in Senegal

Two gay men in the West African nation were convicted of criminal charges and sentenced to six months in jail for an 'unnatural act' after neighbors alerted authorities that they lived together.

ACQUITTED: First Test of New Hate Crimes Law Fails

Anthony Ray Jenkins and David Jason Jenkins escaped conviction on the charge that they attacked Kevin Pennington because of his sexual orientation in the first case to be prosecuted under the new federal hate-crimes law.

‘Blackout drunk’ former prison guard convicted for strangling, throwing queer woman into a live fire

Shane Nolan is facing prison for the attack, but escapes hate crime enhancement.

Biden to Meet With Families of Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan

Griner has been sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison, along with a fine of about $16,400.

Georgia Man Convicted on Sex Trafficking Charges

Steven Donald Lemery, a former stripper, was accused of forcing teenagers into prostitution serving a largely gay clientele.

Hunter Biden convicted on all 3 charges at federal gun trial

The conviction marks the first time a president’s immediate family member has been found guilty of a crime during their father’s term in office.

Jussie Smollett Enters Rehab After 'Extremely Difficult Past Few Years'

The announcement comes as the out actor appeals his conviction on charges that he faked a hate crime against himself.

Letters to Judge in Ravi Case May Have Influenced Sentencing

The judge received more than 100 letters asking for a lenient sentence for Dharun Ravi, convicted of charges in connection with gay roommate Tyler Clementi's suicide.

Gay Defense Fails in New York Hate-Crime Trial

A man who tried to fend off gay-bashing charges by telling a jury that he is also gay was convicted of manslaughter as a hate crime Thursday in an attack at a remote New York City beach.

Ed Buck Guilty of All Charges Against Him, Will Likely Die in Prison

A jury, presented with mountains of evidence, convicted the onetime West Hollywood fixture of supplying meth that led to the deaths of two gay Black men.

Bisexual Ex-Florida Mayor Andrew Gillum Acquitted of Lying to FBI

The Florida politician may be retried on fraud and conspiracy charges.

Brittney Griner Convicted in Russia Over Drug Charges

The out WNBA star was first detained by Russian authorities in February. The Biden administration has admonished Griner's arrest as politically motivated. 

Harvey Weinstein Convicted on Charges of Rape, Sexual Assault

The Oscar-winning producer was found guilty Monday of third-degree rape and first-degree criminal sexual assault.

Harvey Weinstein Convicted of Rape in Los Angeles Sexual Assault Trial

Weinstein was convicted of similar charges in New York in 2020 and was sentenced to 23 years in prison.

Dennis Rodman Says He'll Go to Russia, Seek Brittney Griner's Release

Brittney Griner was convicted of drug-related charges in early August and sentenced to nine years in prison by a Russian court. 

Politicians Arrested After Affair Exposes Fake Same-Sex Scandal

Michigan lawmakers Todd Courser (left) and Cindy Gamrat face felony charges and could spend years in prison if convicted of perjury and other misconduct. 

The Gay Connection in Missing Malaysia Airlines Flight

Malaysia Airlines pilot Zaharie Ahmad Shah was a supporter of Anwar Ibrahim, leader of the nation's opposition party, who has been convicted of sodomy charges he says were politically motivated.

Russian Trans Woman's Conviction for Sharing Erotica Overturned

The woman, who was likely to face extreme violence in a men's prison, has been released but will be retried.

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