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Valdosta

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Mon Mar 4, 2024, 06:07 PM Mar 2024

Teen mob attacks gay couple in NYC after hurling slurs, throwing 'objects' at them: cops

Teen mob attacks gay couple in NYC after hurling slurs, throwing ‘objects’ at them: cops
NY Post

A teen mob attacked a gay couple as they walked together in Queens last week – repeatedly punching one of them after hurling slurs at the pair, authorities said.

The male victims, both 36, were strolling on Broadway near 33rd Street in Astoria around 7:30 p.m. when four young-looking bullies shouted an anti-gay slur then pelted the couple with unspecified“hard objects,” authorities said.

Then, a member of the violent group pummeled one of the victims in the face, causing swelling and bruising, cops said.

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I'm old, gay and originally from NYC.
This would have been entirely typical in 1970 (and not even make the papers), but shocking now.
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Teen mob attacks gay couple in NYC after hurling slurs, throwing 'objects' at them: cops (Original Post) Valdosta Mar 2024 OP
I hope they catch the hate crimers. MLAA Mar 2024 #1
And, no one did a thing I take it. Humans, gotta love 'em. (n/t) OldBaldy1701E Mar 2024 #2
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