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William769

(55,145 posts)
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 10:48 PM Feb 2012

Atlanta Street Gang Members Videotaped Brutal Hate Crime Attack On "Faggot"

Members of an Atlanta street gang were filmed beating a man who was brutally assaulted because “faggots” were not allowed in their neighborhood, according to a videotape of the apparent hate crime.

The 30-second clip, posted today to the Worldstar Hip Hop web site, was shot outside a grocery store in Atlanta’s Pittsburgh neighborhood. The business, located at 1029 McDaniel Street SW, is a popular congregating spot for members of the Pittsburgh Jack City Gang (or “PBJC”). The group has also used the name “Jack City 1029.”

After being provided a link to the video, an Atlanta police spokesperson told TSG that the clip had been forwarded to the department’s gang division as well as the unit that investigates bias crimes against the LGBT community. Officer Kim Jones added that she was researching whether a police report was generated at the time of the attack (which investigators believe took place over the weekend).

As seen above, the video opens with an unseen cameraman and a second man outside the grocery store. The second man announces, “Round one. Jack City. No faggots.” Then, after a diminutive man exits the grocery, an assailant approaches him from behind and delivers a brutal punch to the side of the victim’s head. The man’s cell phone flies from his hand and he crumples to the ground.

http://www.thesmokinggun.com/buster/atlanta-video-beating-765912

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RKP5637

(67,104 posts)
1. I know people don't like to hear about Pink Pistols, but damn, what's one
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 11:02 PM
Feb 2012

supposed to do, say please wait while I dial 911.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
2. Bastards.
Mon Feb 6, 2012, 11:28 PM
Feb 2012

I know it's not right to return violence with violence, but I'd love to know how those assholes would feel if they got treated the same way? If they're caught and go to a violent prison, perhaps they'll have an opportunity to find out. Pigs.

MADem

(135,425 posts)
9. If the poor kid had been able to defend himself and kicked their asses, I would have cheered.
Tue Feb 7, 2012, 10:39 AM
Feb 2012

I plainly didn't express myself too well. I'm talking about someone else stalking those bastards and giving them a taste of their own medicine--either in prison or out! That's what I think is not a "high minded" thought, but I suppose I could make an exception...!

 

provis99

(13,062 posts)
6. some should tell these guys
Tue Feb 7, 2012, 12:22 AM
Feb 2012

that forty five years ago, it would have been no blacks allowed, rather than no gays allowed.

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