Hate Crimes Drop Nationwide in 2011, But More Attacks Against Gays, Lesbians
Steve Neavling ticklethewire.com Fewer people reported hate crimes in 2011, but those based on sexual orientation rose, the FBI said Monday. Reported hate crimes dropped 6%, to about 6,200, according to the recently released Hate Crime Statistics. About half the hate crimes were racially motivated and predominately targeted African Americans. In a press release, the…