Today Towleroad welcomes author Ken Corbett to our TowleREAD feature. Corbett's new book, A Murder Over a Girl (Henry Holt and Company), takes a look … [Read more...] about Ken Corbett’s ‘A Murder Over a Girl’ Explores the Terrible Killing of California Teen Larry King: LISTEN
Hate Crime
Anti-Gay Attacks Continue in Dallas, With At least 5 In Last 3 Weeks
Last week, we told you how LGBT Dallas residents are taking matters into their own hands in the wake of a recent string of violent anti-gay attacks in … [Read more...] about Anti-Gay Attacks Continue in Dallas, With At least 5 In Last 3 Weeks
Two Men Wanted for Anti-Gay Attack in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen – VIDEO
A 36-year-old gay man was jumped and attacked by two men early in the morning last week in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood in what police … [Read more...] about Two Men Wanted for Anti-Gay Attack in NYC’s Hell’s Kitchen – VIDEO
Judge Denies Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott’s Request to Do a PSA Instead of Prison
A Philadelphia judge has denied convicted gay basher Kathryn Knott's re-sentencing request. Knott, who was found guilty of simple assault and … [Read more...] about Judge Denies Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott’s Request to Do a PSA Instead of Prison
Elliot Morales Found Guilty of Murder as a Hate Crime in Shooting of NYC Gay Man
Elliot Morales was convicted on Wednesday of murder as a hate crime in the fatal shooting of Brooklyn gay man Mark Carson (above) back in 2013. The … [Read more...] about Elliot Morales Found Guilty of Murder as a Hate Crime in Shooting of NYC Gay Man
Gay Volunteers Patrol Dallas Streets in Response to String of Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
In response to a string of anti-gay attacks last fall, LGBT residents of Dallas' Oak Lawn neighborhood are taking the matter of public safety into … [Read more...] about Gay Volunteers Patrol Dallas Streets in Response to String of Anti-Gay Attacks – VIDEO
Family Seeks Murder Charge After Man Commits Suicide Following Anti-Gay Hammer Attack: VIDEO
Back in October 2014 we reported on a hideous anti-gay attack by a man with hammer in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. Mitchell Pope had run out to get … [Read more...] about Family Seeks Murder Charge After Man Commits Suicide Following Anti-Gay Hammer Attack: VIDEO
SoCal High School Backtracks, Asks Kids To Not Wear Anti-Gay Hate Stickers: VIDEO
A Southern California high school that last month allowed students to wear anti-gay hate stickers has backtracked on the decision, asking that the … [Read more...] about SoCal High School Backtracks, Asks Kids To Not Wear Anti-Gay Hate Stickers: VIDEO
Judge to Consider Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott’s Request to Do a PSA Instead of Prison
A judge in Philadelphia has agreed to consider a resentencing motion from Kathryn Knott, who was convicted in the mob attack on a gay couple in … [Read more...] about Judge to Consider Philly Gay Basher Kathryn Knott’s Request to Do a PSA Instead of Prison
School Says AntiGay Hate Stickers Worn by Students at SoCal High School are Free Speech: VIDEO
Administrators at a high school in Indio, California have said they are unable to do anything about a number of students wearing antigay … [Read more...] about School Says AntiGay Hate Stickers Worn by Students at SoCal High School are Free Speech: VIDEO