fakehatecrimes.org

fake hate crimes: a database of hate crime hoaxes

The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.


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545. The perpetrator who spraypainted swastikas turned out to be black. 2026-05-02 Fayetteville NC

title
Swastika Suspect Arrested

name
Fayetteville Police Department

authors
Roberto E. Bryan Jr.

url
https://www.fayettevillenc.gov/City-Departments/Police-Department/FPD-Media-Releases/Swastika-Suspect-Arrested

summary
On May 2, 2026, officers with the Fayetteville Police Department responded to the reports of an individual spray-painting a swastika on the side of a building. During the investigation officers were made aware of a video circulating social media of a male suspect spray-painting other properties with a swastika. Officers identified the suspect as Taquon Jameek Vereen (Black male, 18 years of age) of Fayetteville, N.C. and located him near the scene of the incident. Vereen was arrested and charged with Damage to Real Property (2 counts), and Second-Degree Trespassing. Vereen is currently being held at the Cumberland County Detention Center under a $1500 secured bond. Video of one of the acts of vandalism: https://x.com/MarioNawfal/status/2055418209235243268

date read
2026-05-16

date published
2026-05-06