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Neo-Nazis suspected of killing 72-year-old gay man after escaping from prison

Authorities have linked the deaths of two Idaho civilians to escaped white supremacist prison gang members.

Jury rejects Texas prison rape claim

A Jury in Texas on Tuesday found that six prison officials were not liable in a federal lawsuit brought by gay former inmate Roderick Keith Johnson (pictured), who claimed they repeatedly failed to protect him from rape by other inmates.

STUDY: 1 in 4 LGBT Prisoners Are Sexually Abused

A survey of prisoners reveals life behind bars to be far more harsh for LGBT inmates than their straight and cisgender counterparts.

Horrific Sexual Abuse of Gay and Bi Men, Trans Women Reported in Syria

Survivors of sexual violence during Syria's civil war detail their sufferings in a new Human Rights Watch report.

Making Sense Out of the Murders of Trans Men

While data on fatal violence against trans men is sparse, analyzing details about the last four known murders can illuminate where to begin in combating such crimes.

First Gang Member Sentenced to Life in Prison for Murder of Trans Rapper

Ashanti McAlister, 19, was found guilty of intentional homicide in the killing of 22-year-old Evon Young, a transgender rapper in Milwaukee.

'Latin King Goonie' Gets 7 Years for Antigay Torture

Nelson Falu, a member of the Latin King Goonies, tortured two teens and a 30-year-old man for hours, all while subjecting them to antigay slurs.

Trans Inmates Face Poor, Dangerous Conditions in Florida Prisons

A new Tampa Bay Times investigation suggests there are miserable and dangerous conditions in state prisons.

Another Man Is Charged in Torturing and Brutally Murdering an Arizona Gay Man

Police say the alleged killers horrifically murdered Bernardo Pantaleon because he was gay, then sent photos of his body to his family.

'Jersey Four' Lesbian Gets Three Years for Assault

A New Jersey lesbian pleaded guilty on Tuesday to assaulting a man in 2006.

The 11 Best LGBT Documentaries of 2016

Here are some of the year's best films about true LGBT stories.

WATCH: Incarcerated Trans Woman Sues Prisons Over Repeated Rapes

Ashley Diamond and the Southern Poverty Law Center are fighting the trans woman of color's treatment in several Georgia state men's prisons, arguing it is 'cruel and unusual.'

Georgia Trans Inmate Relocated After Receiving Threats

Despite federal help in her health discrimination claim, Diamond has continued to face sexual abuse while imprisoned, including at least seven alleged rapes.