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Loading ...Brothers plead not guilty in NY hate-crime killing
03.23.2009 8:43am EDT
(New York City) Two men have pleaded not guilty in the hate-crime killing of an Ecuadorean immigrant on a Brooklyn street.
Hakim Scott and Keith Phoenix were arraigned on an indictment that includes second-degree murder as a hate crime. They could face 78 years in prison if convicted.Jose Sucuzhanay (Suh-KOO’-chen-eye) and his brother were attacked Dec. 7 as they walked arm-in-arm to keep warm. The attackers shouted anti-Hispanic and anti-gay slurs.
On Friday, the judge issued an order of protection for the surviving brother, Romel Sucuzhanay.
He and a third brother, Diego, were present but did not comment.
Supporters for the defendants also were in court. As Phoenix was led away, one of them yelled: “Beautiful boy!”
Supporters for the defendant? Who would support their actions. Hate is never okay.
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Stuff Queer People Need To Know Said: “Supporters for the defendant? Who would support their actions.”
The Catholic Church. Focus on the Family. The Mormons. The Phelps cult. Rush Limbagh. James Dobson. Evangelical Christians. The Pope. The list goes on as to who would support these murderers.