Ronald and his fiancé Jeff moved into a quiet neighborhood in the suburbs with their two dogs. Immediately, they began finding notes on their front door displaying insults about their relationship. The two men attempted to ignore the rude comments sometimes made by neighbors, but were unable to put aside issues with fear when their home was broken into. What kind of crime were the two men being targeted for?

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Hate crimes occur when perpetrators target victims because of their belonging in a certain social group. This is normally defined by race, religion, sexual orientation, age, class, disability, or nationality. These criminal acts are motivated by hatred and may involve physical assault, harassment, insults, destruction of property, and hate mail.

Ronald and His Fiancé Jeff Moved into a Quiet Neighborhood