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Sexual orientation incidents rose 24 percent to 148 reported incidents in just one year, according to a new report out of Los Angeles County.
Los Angeles County will continue to display the flag on its properties, including those in Downey, where County Supervisor Janice Hahn will host a flag-raising ceremony Monday. The city ban apparently came at the behest of an anti-LGBTQ+ hate group.
Emmet Brock was followed, beaten, and arrested Deputy Sheriff Joseph Benza III.
Brock Emmett was initially charged with three felonies in the shocking encounter.
After Deputy Joseph Benza III assaulted Emmett Brock during a traffic stop, Benza and colleagues discussed deleting text messages related to the matter. Benza has pleaded guilty to one charge in the case.
Gay men and transgender folks were targeted most as hate crimes against the LGBTQ+ community rose 45 percent in the past year.
