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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.

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139. Swastika incident not considered anti-Semitic act / Two Jewish teenagers were charged with criminal mischief for painting swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti on a home and cars, plus burglary and theft. They were not charged with hate crimes, however / 1989-07-23

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Type of hoax: charged with committing crime

Date: 1989-07-01

Location: Asbury Park NJ

Summary: Two Jewish teenagers were apprehended for throwing fireworks at cars. They police linked them to painting swastikas and anti-Semitic graffiti on a home and cars.

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