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Ryan Murphy snubs Menéndez brothers

"What would I ask them? I know what their perspective is," Murphy said.

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.

Appeal Planned in Dharun Ravi Case

Prosecutors plan to appeal the 30-day jail sentence issued to Dharun Ravi, the former Rutgers University student who spied on his roommate Tyler Clementi before the gay teen took his own life.

Bradley Manning Pleads Guilty on Some Charges, to Be Tried on Others

Supporters of the soldier, accused of sharing national security-related documents with website WikiLeaks, say prosecution is unnecessary, given his guilty plea.

McInerney Pleads Not Guilty in King Slaying

A 14-year-old Southern California boy has pleaded not guilty to the murder of gay classmate Larry King (pictured). Brandon McInerney entered the plea in Ventura County Superior Court on Thursday.

Michael Sandy Trial Highlights Sexual Orientation

The victim was Michael Sandy, a gay black 28-year-old. The suspects were a crew of young whites who ran out of money and drugs on a Sunday night and figured a gay man would be an easy mark for a robbery.

Calif. Becomes First State to Ban Gay, Trans 'Panic' Defenses

In a groundbreaking move, the state takes a stand against defendants being able to use a victim's sexual orientation or gender identity as justification for murder.

Philly Gay Basher Sentenced to 5 to 10 Months

The only person to stand trial for the 2014 attack on a gay couple has been sentenced to prison for up to 10 months. 

Trans Influencer Nikita Dragun Sent to Men's Prison After Arrest

Dragun's spokesperson called the move by the Miami-Dade County Corrections Department "distrubing and dangerous."

Civil Suit Filed in Philadelphia Gay-Bashing

The gay couple assaulted by a mob in 2014 filed suit seeking $500,000 in damages from the three attackers who had faced criminal charges.

Judge Is Considering Springing Kathryn Knott From Jail

The woman, convicted of attacking a gay couple in Philadelphia, wants to make a public service announcement instead of serving jail time.

U.S. Marine Charged with Trans Filipina's Murder Could Get Plea Bargain

Jennifer Laude's family has declared they will not consider any deal in which Pfc. Joseph Scott Pemberton avoids jail time.

L.A. Man Gets 12-Year Sentence in Trans Woman's Death

Ezekiel Jamal Dear had been found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for stabbing Yasmin Vash Payne to death.

LGBTQ+ Activist Zak Kostopoulos's Convicted Killer Released

The decision means neither of the men convicted for the brutal 2018 beating death of Kostopoulos, which was captured on video, is behind bars.

New York Port Authority to Stop Undercover Public Bathroom Stings

The announcement comes as the result of a federal lawsuit that alleged officers unfairly targeted and arrested innocent queer men.