Ryu’s bill clarifying hate crime law signed by governor

10 Students Sentenced in Connection With SU Hate Crime Investigation

Ten Salisbury University students have been sentenced in connection with an October 2024 off-campus hate crime and assault, where a victim was lured via Grindr, attacked by approximately 15 college-aged males using anti-gay slurs, and hospitalized with a broken rib. Initially, 15 students faced felony assault and hate crime charges, but most were reduced to misdemeanor false imprisonment or second-degree assault. Nine students pleaded guilty to …

Ryu’s bill clarifying hate crime law signed by governor

When hate fuels violence, even in part, Washington law will now recognize it for what it is: a hate crime. That’s according to the office of 32nd District State Rep....

Ryu’s bill clarifying Hate Crime Law signed by Governor

OLYMPIA – When hate fuels violence, even in part, Washington law will now recognize it for what it is: a hate crime. On Monday, Rep. Cindy Ryu’s (D-Shoreline) bill to strengthen Washington’s hate crime statutes was signed into law. House Bill 1052 helps to ensure justice for victims targeted because of who they are.The new law clarifies that a person commits a hate crime not only when bias is the sole motive, but also when it is one of multiple …