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Stothert says hate crimes will 'not be tolerated'
See this story in LBN: http://www.democraticunderground.com/1014636114 (Omaha Marine punched after standing up for gay friends, spurring anti-hate-crime rally (UPDATED))
http://www.omaha.com/article/20131031/NEWS/131109957/1685#stothert-says-hate-crimes-will-not-be-tolerated
By Alissa Skelton Published Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 5:22 pm / Updated at 5:35 pm
Mayor Jean Stothert on Thursday spoke out against hate crimes following reports of an Omaha man who was assaulted for defending his gay friends.
Ryan Langenegger of Omaha, 22, said he was assaulted early Sunday in downtown Omaha. Police are investigating the case as an anti-homosexual hate crime.
Stothert said in a statement she's confident police will conduct a thorough investigation.
“Hate crimes in our community will not be tolerated and should be reported and investigated,” she said.
FULL story at link.
