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.


Print or online article, tv or radio program

title
Kosher bakery owner fears antisemitism behind fires targeting her St-Laurent business

name
Montreal Gazette

authors
Abby McLaughlin

url
https://montrealgazette.com/news/local-crime/st-laurent-bakery-fire-arson-second-time-two-days-spvm/

summary
The Jewish owner of a Montreal bakery targeted by two arson attempts in less than 48 hours says she fears the attacks were motivated by antisemitism after a second fire left her family business destroyed.

date read
2026-11-06

date published
2026-11-04