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After the Facebook torture video, we ask what’s a hate crime?

by Andrew Shepperson

Four people have been charged with committing a hate crime for kidnapping and broadcasting the torture of a mentally challenged teen in Chicago, but what exactly makes a crime a “hate crime”?

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Hate crime charges filed in Facebook torture video

by Jennifer Cruz

Hate crime charges came as a result of the totality of the circumstances, including the victim’s mental capacity, the fact that they tied him up, and the blatant racist remarks.

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Disability advocate group slams ATF for using mentally challenged in questionable operations (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

In a letter to Attorney General Eric Holder, The Arc CEO called the questionable practices of the ATF, including using the mentally challenged for sting operations, appalling and demanded immediate change.

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