hate crime

Example Sentences

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"We are actively investigating this as a hate crime," San Diego Police Chief Scott Wahl told reporters.

From Barron's • May 18, 2026

The Met said the unit would initially focus on antisemitic threats, but could serve as a model for protecting other communities facing spikes in hate crime.

From BBC • May 6, 2026

The statement said there was no specific offence of "hate crime" in Northern Ireland.

From BBC • May 1, 2026

In 2019, he took heat from other Jersey political leaders for quickly condemning a deadly local shooting at a kosher grocery store as a hate crime.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

I accept the first charge but the hate crime is wrong.

From "The 57 Bus" by Dashka Slater