Hate Crimes Charges Against Teen

Rev. Ted Pike / Uncle Raisin:
The State of Illinois has indicted 18-year-old Brett Van Asdlen for the "hate crime" of pushing a homosexual, Steven Velasquez, backward to the ground, allegedly causing trauma. Under Illinois enhanced hate crimes penalties, Brett is charged with a Class 4 felony, punishable by up to three years in prison.

Posted by Editor at May 12, 2008 02:36 AM