Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

TexasTowelie

(111,301 posts)
Sun Jun 27, 2021, 06:10 AM Jun 2021

Man Arrested For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime In Boone

Robert Geddes, a 25-year-old in Boone, Iowa, was arrested Monday for allegedly leaving notes on people’s homes telling them to “burn that gay flag.” The targeted homes flew rainbow Pride flags, displayed yard signs or owned rainbow doormats.

Geddes was identified by a Ring Doorbell camera. He’s been charged with four counts of trespass with a hate crime enhancement, which would increase the penalty, and third-degree harassment.

He is now in custody at the Boone County Jail, and his preliminary hearing is scheduled for July 2.

The police issued a press release saying, “Boone Police Officers took several complaints from residents in Boone of notes that had been taped to their doors. The victims all had flags or door mats supporting LGBTQ persons. These notes spoke in opposition of this support only and were not threatening in nature.”

Read more: https://iowastartingline.com/2021/06/23/man-arrested-for-anti-lgbtq-hate-crime-in-boone/

2 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Man Arrested For Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crime In Boone (Original Post) TexasTowelie Jun 2021 OP
An anonymous note dropped off at night may not have been specificaly theatening, but it is a threat. marble falls Jun 2021 #1
seems a broad interpretation stopdiggin Jun 2021 #2

stopdiggin

(11,092 posts)
2. seems a broad interpretation
Sun Jun 27, 2021, 10:37 AM
Jun 2021

The man's certainly a creep, but ... Are the people that drop off religious tracts preaching end times and hellfire (which message I consider threatening and despise to the depths of ..) committing 'hate crime?' Is it crime if they target my house knowing I'm an unbeliever?

I really don't have a problem with bringing charges - but I'd be surprised if this goes anywhere in court.

Latest Discussions»Region Forums»Iowa»Man Arrested For Anti-LGB...