Gay-Bashing Of Straight Marine Investigated As Hate Crime
The
attack on the straight Marine who was gay-bashed in Omaha after standing up for a friend
in drag will be investigated as a hate crime.
Omaha Police said Thursday officers are
investigating this incident as a hate crime. Gay rights activists in Omaha
want people to know there's nothing scary about a man in a dress. They will be
hosting a rally Saturday to take a stand against hate crimes and homophobia.
The rally was organized in response to an assault that happened early Sunday
in the Old Market. Ryan Langenegger of Omaha, a 22-year-old straight man and
Marine, said he was punched in the face after he peacefully defended his two
gay friends.
More
about Saturday's rally:
The gay community considers Langenegger’s actions
heroic, and is hosting a “Drag Out Hate!” rally in his honor on Saturday. “I
wanted to show in broad daylight that there is nothing to fear about gay
people and there is nothing disgusting about drag,” said Chad Bugge, one of
the organizers of the rally. “Drag is fun and it has been the source of
entertainment for the gay community for years.” Mayor Jean Stothert said in a
statement that she’s been assured the Omaha Police Department is treating the
incident with the seriousness it
deserves.
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