PHILADELPHIA — More than 200 people advocated for changes to the state’s hate-crimes law in the wake of the beating of a gay couple in downtown Philadelphia.
The Philadelphia Inquirer reported Thursday that the crowd pushed for Pennsylvania’s anti-hate-crime law to include crimes motivated by sexual orientation. The rally was held in Philadelphia’s LOVE Park and was organized by state Rep. Brian Sims.
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Three suburban suspects surrendered to police Wednesday on charges of criminal conspiracy, aggravated and simple assault, and reckless endangerment.
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