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Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

  • Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to federal hate crime and obstruction of justice charges for attacking a transgender woman experiencing homelessness after she used the women's restroom at a fast-food restaurant.
  • The defendants targeted the transgender woman because of her gender identity and then attempted to obstruct the investigation into the assault. They are being held accountable for their actions.
  • The guilty pleas in this case demonstrate the authorities' commitment to protecting transgender individuals from targeted violence and ensuring justice is served.
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The AdvocateThe Advocate
Lean Left

2 Men Plead Guilty to Hate Crime Against Trans Woman Hours Before Her Murder

The men harassed and shot Alexa Neulisa Luciano with paintballs; she was found shot dead the following day.

·Los Angeles, United States
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Sun HeraldSun Herald
Center

Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and deleting video evidence, prosecutors said.

·Gulfport, United States
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The Ledger-EnquirerThe Ledger-Enquirer
Center

Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and deleting video evidence, prosecutors said.

·Columbus, United States
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The TelegraphThe Telegraph
Center

Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and deleting video evidence, prosecutors said.

·Georgia, United States
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Belleville News-DemocratBelleville News-Democrat
Center

Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and deleting video evidence, prosecutors said.

·Belleville, United States
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Bradenton HeraldBradenton Herald
Center

Men shoot transgender woman with paintballs after she used women’s bathroom, feds say

Two men in Puerto Rico pleaded guilty to committing a hate crime and deleting video evidence, prosecutors said.

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Star-Telegram broke the news in Fort Worth, United States on Wednesday, September 27, 2023.
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