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A mother's view: May altercation was a hate crime, and it must be prosecuted as such
Many people have supported my daughter, Kelly Johnson, and her friend, Max Pelofske, after they were involved in an altercation on Memorial Day weekend (“Duluth man says he’ll go to trial on assault charges,” July 18).
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - for the News Tribune - Opinion
Many people have supported my daughter, Kelly Johnson, and her friend, Max Pelofske, after they were involved in an altercation on Memorial Day weekend (“Duluth man says he’ll go to trial on assault charges,” July 18).
Tuesday, July, 31, 2012 - for the News Tribune - Opinion
Two charged with hate crime in Iron Range brawl
Two Iron Range men have been charged with a hate crime in connection with a brawl that broke out in a downtown Hibbing parking lot early Sunday morning after the city’s
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Two Iron Range men have been charged with a hate crime in connection with a brawl that broke out in a downtown Hibbing parking lot early Sunday morning after the city’s
Friday, July, 20, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Duluth man says he’ll go to trial on assault charges
Twenty-two-year-old Max Pelofske, who said he was beaten because he is gay and was charged with assault along with several others in the May 26 incident, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Twenty-two-year-old Max Pelofske, who said he was beaten because he is gay and was charged with assault along with several others in the May 26 incident, pleaded not guilty Tuesday.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Fight after Hibbing street dance could result in hate crime charges
After the dance ended, a call came in of an altercation in a parking lot on the 1900 block of Fourth Avenue East. Responding officers found a 52-year-old Hibbing man bleeding heavily from a head injury.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
After the dance ended, a call came in of an altercation in a parking lot on the 1900 block of Fourth Avenue East. Responding officers found a 52-year-old Hibbing man bleeding heavily from a head injury.
Wednesday, July, 18, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Duluth man who alleged hate-crime assault says he'll go to trial
St. Louis County officials denied the Duluth News Tribune's request for investigative records.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
St. Louis County officials denied the Duluth News Tribune's request for investigative records.
Tuesday, July, 17, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Supporters of gay man still say hate crime was committed
Arguing that a young gay man was charged with assault when he was really the victim of a hate crime, about 30 people gathered at the steps of the St. Louis County Courthouse on Saturday to demand that the charges against him be dropped.
Sunday, July, 08, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Arguing that a young gay man was charged with assault when he was really the victim of a hate crime, about 30 people gathered at the steps of the St. Louis County Courthouse on Saturday to demand that the charges against him be dropped.
Sunday, July, 08, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Billboard backlash: Ignore it and it won’t go away
The young person asked me not to use her name (or his, and respecting that, I won’t disclose the gender) because technically, the act could be considered a misdemeanor. But if it is, then prosecute away, and I’ll gladly serve as a character witness.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The young person asked me not to use her name (or his, and respecting that, I won’t disclose the gender) because technically, the act could be considered a misdemeanor. But if it is, then prosecute away, and I’ll gladly serve as a character witness.
Monday, July, 02, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Our view: Hate crime unfounded -- Don't be quick to dismiss pit fight
With outrage-filled tweets and Facebook posts flying, with an emotional march and rally hastily organized and held, and with some in the community screaming, “hate crime!” St. Louis County authorities can be credited for taking their time in determining charges in the wake of a fight at a graduation party involving Proctor High School students.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
With outrage-filled tweets and Facebook posts flying, with an emotional march and rally hastily organized and held, and with some in the community screaming, “hate crime!” St. Louis County authorities can be credited for taking their time in determining charges in the wake of a fight at a graduation party involving Proctor High School students.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - Opinion
7 charged with assault in Kelsey Township gravel pit party
Seven young adults, including a 21-year-old Duluth man who claimed he was beaten because he said he was gay, were charged with crimes Tuesday in connection with an incident May 26 at a Kelsey Township gravel pit.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Seven young adults, including a 21-year-old Duluth man who claimed he was beaten because he said he was gay, were charged with crimes Tuesday in connection with an incident May 26 at a Kelsey Township gravel pit.
Wednesday, June, 06, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Fight at St. Louis County gravel pit yields mostly misdemeanor charges
Assistant St. Louis County Attorney Nathaniel Stumme said neutral and even friendly witnesses didn't support the account of the alleged hate-crime victim.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Assistant St. Louis County Attorney Nathaniel Stumme said neutral and even friendly witnesses didn't support the account of the alleged hate-crime victim.
Tuesday, June, 05, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Facts in alleged beating are few, but that doesn’t stop cyber mobs
JIMMY BELLAMY: A little more than a week ago, a party was thrown at an abandoned gravel pit by a group of people that included students from Proctor High School.
Sunday, June, 03, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
JIMMY BELLAMY: A little more than a week ago, a party was thrown at an abandoned gravel pit by a group of people that included students from Proctor High School.
Sunday, June, 03, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Suspect released in alleged hate crime; charges are forthcoming
The 19-year-old who was being held on preliminary charges of assaulting a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night was released on Wednesday from the St. Louis County Jail pending further investigation.
Thursday, May, 31, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The 19-year-old who was being held on preliminary charges of assaulting a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night was released on Wednesday from the St. Louis County Jail pending further investigation.
Thursday, May, 31, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Suspect released in alleged beating of gay man; charges forthcoming
The 19-year-old who was being held on preliminary charges of assaulting a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night has been released from the St. Louis County Jail pending further investigation.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The 19-year-old who was being held on preliminary charges of assaulting a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night has been released from the St. Louis County Jail pending further investigation.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
MORNING UPDATE: Duluth East High School vandals won't face charges
The Duluth school district has decided against filing criminal charges against five students identified as responsible for vandalizing East High School last week.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - None
The Duluth school district has decided against filing criminal charges against five students identified as responsible for vandalizing East High School last week.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - None
Charging decision due today on alleged hate crime in St. Louis County
The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office expects to announce its charging decision today in the alleged assault of a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
The St. Louis County Attorney’s Office expects to announce its charging decision today in the alleged assault of a gay Duluth man at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township late Saturday night.
Wednesday, May, 30, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
No plea deal for former Twin facing hate-crime charge
Prosecutors are not offering a plea deal to Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young, who's accused of making anti-Semitic remarks during a fight outside a New York hotel.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Associated Press - News
Prosecutors are not offering a plea deal to Detroit Tigers outfielder Delmon Young, who's accused of making anti-Semitic remarks during a fight outside a New York hotel.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Associated Press - News
MORNING UPDATE: Alleged hate-crime assault draws protesters to Proctor
A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - None
A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - None
Alleged hate-crime assault draws protesters to Proctor
A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
A throng of people displaying rainbow-themed flags, balloons and dress rallied Monday afternoon in Proctor to show their support for Max Pelofske, a gay 21-year-old Duluth man sent to the hospital with deep bruises after an alleged assault late Saturday night.
Tuesday, May, 29, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
2 arrested after alleged beating of gay man near Duluth
Two men were arrested after an alleged assault at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Two men were arrested after an alleged assault at an abandoned gravel pit in Kelsey Township shortly after 11 p.m. Saturday, according to the St. Louis County Sheriff’s Office.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
Two arrested after alleged beating of gay man
A 21-year-old Duluth man alleges he was attacked Saturday night at a gathering of about 50 people, mostly current and former Proctor High School students, in Kelsey Township.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
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A 21-year-old Duluth man alleges he was attacked Saturday night at a gathering of about 50 people, mostly current and former Proctor High School students, in Kelsey Township.
Monday, May, 28, 2012 - Duluth News Tribune - News
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