![]() ![]() In 2016, just seven incidents of hate-motivated arson were reported in the State of New York. In this case, Teeman explains, the “suspect had been apprehended thanks to a Crimestoppers tip” after NYPD “released footage of both incidents to encourage witnesses to come forward.” Monday morning’s arson was the second targeting Alibi’s pride flags in front of the bar entrance, the first occurring just before the start of Pride Month, in late May.Īrson charges in connection with hate crimes are rare. ![]() The Daily Beast reports that NYPD has arrested Tyresse Singleton, 20, of Manhattan, who “is charged with two counts each of criminal mischief as a hate crime and arson was awaiting arraignment in Manhattan criminal court Tuesday night.”Īs I wrote yesterday, the rainbow flag arsons at Alibi seem to fit a pattern: a noticeable uptick in hate crimes generally, including attacks against LGBTQ+ persons specifically, nationwide.
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