Gregory and Travis McMichael seeking acquittal on hate crime convictions
The father and son convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery want their hate crime convictions thrown out.
Hate Crimes
All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing
By Russ Bynum
The three men convicted of murder in Ahmaud Arbery’s fatal shooting have been found guilty of federal hate crimes.
S Carolina push to be 49th state with hate crime law stalls
South Carolina remains one of only two states without a hate crimes law, and proponents worry that efforts in the Legislature are stalling to increase penalties for crimes committed against minorities and others victimized by prejudice.
Jury selection beginning in Arbery death hate crimes trial
Jury selection is beginning in the federal hate crimes trial of the three men already convicted of murdering Ahmaud Arbery.
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann introduces public safety plan for the city
Columbia mayoral candidate Daniel Rickenmann held a press conference in Five Points this morning. He discussed the latest FBI crime report, and introduced his five point plan for public safety in the city.
Anti-Defamation League says hate crimes went up at an alarming rate in SC
According to the Anti-Defamation League, FBI hate crimes data shows a 93% increase in crimes based on factors such as race, religion and sexual orientation.
FBI Columbia Hate Crime Symposium cancelled due to COVID-19
Due to the recent trends of the COVID-19 pandemic, FBI Columbia cancelled its upcoming Hate Crimes Symposiums.
FBI Columbia hosting Civil Rights & Hate Crimes Symposium later this month
The FBI Columbia field office is hosting a public Civil Rights & Hate Crimes Symposium later this month.
As the nation sees an increase in hate crimes, lawmakers push for more concrete change
Across the country, the FBI director says hate crimes are increasing this year. While there is a push for change, some lawmakers say it’s not enough.
Senators keep South Carolina hate crime bill alive for now
South Carolina’s effort to become the next-to-last state to pass a hate crimes law has survived a challenge from some Republican senators. The senators had questioned whether it is necessary to add penalties to violent crimes based on someone’s motives.
