Hate Crime

Criminal charges and civil claims stemming from bias-motivated violence.

Escobedo-Orozco v. Broton
  1. Escobedo-Orozco v. Broton
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (August 8, 2025)
  3. VictimsCarlos Escobedo-OrozcoDefendantsMarcus BrotonPlaintiffsCarlos Escobedo-OrozcoInvestigatorsFBI Special Agent Sarah JenkinsProsecutorsUnited States Attorney David K. LeeDefense AttorneysAmanda ClarkePlaintiff AttorneysBenjamin TorresJudgesJudge Elena MartinezInstitutionsUnited States District Court for the Southern District of New YorkFederal Bureau of Investigation
  4. Case Tags: Civil Rights Violation;Hate Crime;Wrongful Death;Federal Tort Claim
Berry v. Bailey et al
  1. Berry v. Bailey et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (Georgia) (September 18, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiffs: The Estate of Marcus Berry and his surviving family members; Defendants: James Bailey, Michael Thomas, Christopher Allen
  4. Case Tags: Hate Crime;Voluntary Manslaughter;Wrongful Death;Civil Rights Violation
Turner v. Marshall et al
  1. Turner v. Marshall et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (October 6, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: John Turner (Plaintiff), Robert Marshall (Defendant), James O'Brien (Defendant), Sarah Keller (Defendant)
  4. Case Tags: Hate Crime;Aggravated Assault;Civil Conspiracy;Civil Rights Violation
Dennis v. Jones et al
  1. Dennis v. Jones et al
  2. Jurisdiction: United States (December 16, 2025)
  3. Key Figures: Plaintiff: David Dennis (survivor); Defendants: Mark Jones, Terrence Hill, and Carla Reed (alleged accomplices)
  4. Case Tags: Hate Crime;Attempted Murder;Conspiracy;Federal Civil Rights Violation