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Arrest Made In Hate Crime Against Transgender Man

Written by on August 11, 2020

Rochester Mayor Lovely Warren released a statement regarding the arrest of the man who committed a hate crime. Police arrested 24-year-old Rashad Turner on Monday in connection with the investigation of the hate crime.

The assault of a transgender man took place on July 31, on Denver Street. The victim said he was targeted because of his sexual orientation. Police said he suffered facial injuries that needed surgery he was treated at Rochester General Hospital.

Turner was charged with second-degree assault as a hate crime. Governor Andrew Cuomo has the New York State Police Hate Crimes Task Force assist in the investigation of the crime.

Mayor Lovely Warren released the following statement.

“Every citizen of Rochester deserves to be able to walk down the street in peace and safety. The recent vicious attack that occurred on a transgender resident of our city was particularly deplorable, not just because of its violent nature, but because it was rooted in hate. There is no place in our city for any type of violence, but violent, hate-driven crimes are particularly abhorrent and unacceptable. This crime was investigated aggressively by the Rochester Police Department and I am grateful today that charges have been brought against the suspect involved in this act. In America, our transgender youth and adults are at a far greater risk to be the victims of violence. I want the transgender community here in Rochester to know we will not accept, nor will we ignore, violence perpetuated against them for merely being themselves. I also hope that those in our community who would contemplate violence against any one of our neighbors merely for being who they are will choose not to engage in this behavior knowing that we will be aggressive in our investigation and prosecution of hate-based offenses. In Rochester, we will uphold and protect civil and human rights for all people and we will treat and support all of our citizens equally no matter their race, gender, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation or nation of origin.”

 

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