- In an historic verdict, South Carolina man, Daqua Lameek Ritter, 26, was found guilty of a hate crime for killing a transgender individual, Dime Doe, in 2019. Ritter is the first person to be convicted of a federal hate crime based on gender identity.
- Ritter was also found guilty on federal firearms and obstruction counts. Ritter faces life in prison, with sentencing to be scheduled. Read More