fakehatecrimes.org

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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.

Report 97.

Articles/Programs

134. Man Nabbed in Rock Spree / It was like Kristallnacht all over again. 15 Jewish owned stores had their windows broken. Except it was a hoax. A Jewish man was charged. / 1985-12-10

Details

Type of hoax: charged with committing crime

Date: 1985-11-23

Location: New York NY

Summary: Vandals threw rocks through windows of Jewish shops. 2 weeks later, another 7 stores' windows were broken. A Jewish guy was charged with carrying out the hoax.

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