Statistics:
Population Covered: 3,992,533
Incidents reported:
148
Minnesota Hate
Crimes Statutory Provisions covers:
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Bias-Motivated Violence and Intimidation
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Civil Action
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Race, Religion, Ethnicity
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Sexual Orientation
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Gender
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Disability
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Other
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Institutional Vandalism
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Data Collection
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Training for Law Enforcement Personnel
Law Against Hate Crimes:
Minn. Stat. § 609.2231 (2009)—Provides penalties for anyone
who assaults another because of the victim’s or another's actual or perceived
race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability as defined in
section 363A.03, age, or national origin,
Minn.Stat.§609.749(2009)—Provides aggravated violations for
a person who commits any harassment and stalking crimes because of the victim's
or another's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, disability as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin.
Those who intentionally cause damage described because of
the property owner’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability
as defined in section 363A.03, age, or national origin is guilty of a felony
are to be punished. Also, a peace officer must report to the head of the
officer’s department every violation of a hate crime. he Board of Peace Officer
Standards and Training must prepare a training course to assist peace officers
in identifying and responding to crimes motivated by the victim’s race,
religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or characteristics identified
as sexual orientation.
Hate Crime News:
Two men were arrested after Max Pelofske was attacked and
beaten by a group of men at a social gathering at an abandoned gravel pit.
Pelofske recalls that after being at the party for 5 minutes, he was approached
by a male stranger who told him to look him in the eyes and asked “Are you
gay?”. Pelofske answered “Yes” and was then struck in the head by a flying beer
can, and a crowd of young men surrounded him, threw him to the ground and began
punching and kicking him. Pelofke’s friend, Kelly Johnson, witnessed this crime
first hand and thought Pelofske would be killed. He was able to escape,
although severely injured, and police responded to the scene an hour later.
However, a bystander at the party, Megan Bird, recalls that Pelofske instigated
the fight by stealing drinks from others. Peofske and Johnson both asked the
police to administer blood alcohol tests to prove that they had no been
drinking. Pelofske’s ribs were bruised, his back and legs were covered with
footmarks and his face was swollen. News spread quickly over social networks of
this hate crimes, however, officials have yet to confirm this allegation. The
19 year old in custody is being held on pending charges of assault in the
fourth degree, which is a crime of bias, and possession of marijuana. The
18-year-old's pending charges are unknown.
Hate Crimes in the Media:
Boy’s Don’t Crime
is a film, which tells the story of the life of Brandon Teena, a transgendered
teen who preferred life in a male identity until it was discovered he was born
biologically female.
“Boom
Bye Bye” is a song by Buju Banton, a reggae singer whose music promotes the
violent murder of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aIUZlzd37sI
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