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Three men hanged for gay sex in Iran

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 07 Sep 2011 19:53:51 +0000

According to local press, three men were hanged in Iran on Sunday for having gay sex.

ISNA, the state run Iranian news agency, reports the men were killed for committing “unlawful” acts(...)

DA to seek new trial in Larry King case

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 02 Sep 2011 22:27:25 +0000

(Los Angeles) There was no question that Brandon McInerney, who had just turned 14, shot a gay classmate at their middle school, but finding the appropriate degree of punishment proved to be(...)

Jury deliberations resume in Larry King murder trial

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Mon, 29 Aug 2011 16:00:34 +0000

(Los Angeles) Jury deliberations will resume Monday in the trial of a California teen accused of murdering a gay classmate at school three years ago.

Jurors began their discussions on Friday to(...)

Defense: teen who shot Larry King snapped

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 26 Aug 2011 14:00:43 +0000

(Los Angeles) A teen who shot a gay classmate to death in a school classroom reached an emotional breaking point after weeks of being sexually harassed by the boy, a defense attorney said.

In(...)

Prosecutor: Teen plotted Larry King’s death

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 21:51:49 +0000

(Los Angeles) A teen who killed a gay classmate should be convicted of murder because he rode a tidal wave of hatred and sought revenge after the victim disrespected him by simply saying,(...)

Closing arguments to begin in Larry King gay murder trial

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 15:23:09 +0000

(Los Angeles) Lawyers will present closing arguments Thursday in the Los Angeles trial of a teen accused of murdering a gay classmate at school three years ago.

Seventeen-year-old Brandon(...)

Jurors can consider manslaughter in Larry King killing

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Wed, 24 Aug 2011 20:00:15 +0000

(Los Angeles) A California judge decided jurors can consider convicting a teen of voluntary manslaughter in the killing of a gay classmate at school.

Defendant Brandon McInerney is charged(...)

Lawrence King: Trial of gay classmate killing draws to close

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 13:32:38 +0000

(Los Angeles) Closing arguments are likely next week in the trial of a California teenager accused of fatally shooting a gay classmate at school.

Lawyers for Brandon McInerney are expected to(...)

Lawrence King Trial: Detective testifies in gay student murder

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 12:49:36 +0000

(Los Angeles) A police detective stood by his testimony that a California teenager charged in the shooting death of his gay classmate was influenced by a local street gang and white supremacy(...)

Still no answers in rape, murder of South African gay activist

Jennifer Vanasco/editor — Tue, 03 May 2011 16:17:26 +0000

A leading US advocacy group says the rape and murder of a South African lesbian activist was triggered by homophobia.

Human Rights Watch is pressing police to find those responsible for the(...)