Crime & Safety

Gay Man Says Justice System Failed Him In Refusing To Grant Restraining Order Against Accused Attacker

Police have not classified his attack as a hate crime and Garcia's request for a restraining order. His attacker is out on bond.

(Paul Scicchitano/Patch)

April 27, 2022

James Garcia says he was attacked last week for being gay.

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Police have not classified his attack as a hate crime and Garcia’s request for a restraining order has been denied.

Meanwhile, the accused attacker is out on bond.

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