Vancouver Hate Crime

• Man charged in Vancouver antisemitism hate crime after hostage poster defaced

  Vancouver police officers investigated after witnesses reported a man had defaced a poster of Israeli hostages, and was using anti-Semitic and threatening language.

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  Mar 13, 2024
  
• ‘How come they let him out?’: Vancouver hate crime victim is frustrated by courts

  “Honestly, no matter who we are, white, Black, Asian, Indian -- everyone -- we’re human beings, we’re the same blood," said survivor Willy Kabayabaya.

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  Sep 4, 2023
  
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• Vancouver police release video of alleged hate crime, spitting assault

  Vancouver police released images of a suspect involved in a recent hate-motivated assault as well as a video in hopes of furthering its investigation with help from the public.

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  Apr 14, 2023
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• Chilliwack, B.C. man arrested in connection with homophobic tirade on Granville Street: police

  Vancouver police said the 34-year-old Chilliwack resident turned himself in to its hate crime unit Thursday morning.

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  Feb 4, 2023
• Man hits woman with pole in possible racially motivated attack: Vancouver police

  The woman was injured and required medical attention, however, the injuries are not life-threatening, according to police. She was struck on the back of the head.

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  Sep 28, 2022
• Vancouver police investigating possible hate crime assault

  Three men are seen in a video attacking a man as he leaves a store, quickly swarming the victim with punches and kicks, while two women watch from a short distance.

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  Aug 27, 2022
• Man gets conditional discharge for assault of 92-year-old Asian man in Vancouver

  Jamie Bezanson pleaded guilty to one charge of assault in relation to the disturbing March 13, 2020 incident involving a 92-year-old man with severe dementia.

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  Mar 21, 2022
• Hate crimes unit probing Vancouver assault after Asian woman’s hair pulled

  A witness jumped out of their car and was able to chase the suspect down. Police say they are recommending assault charges.

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  Mar 31, 2021
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• Woman charged in ‘apparent hate crime’ on Vancouver bus

  The female suspect allegedly "ridiculed and mocked the teen's ethnicity" and became increasingly aggressive, telling her, "Your smile is making me want to punch you in the face."

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  Sep 19, 2020
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• Suspect charged in alleged hate-crime assault of 92-year-old Asian man in Vancouver

  One count of assault was sworn against Jamie Allen Bezanson on July 21, in connection with the March 13 incident in East Vancouver.

  Jul 22, 2020