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Watch: The Naked Cowboy Arrested While Performing at Bike Week
A Times Square performer known as the Naked Cowboy was arrested on a misdemeanor charge of resisting arrest without violence and cited for panhandling while working a gig at Bike Week in Daytona Beach, Florida.
Watch: Missouri Gay Couple Beaten Outside Casino Say It was a Hate Crime
A gay couple were allegedly attacked and beaten outside a casino in St. Charles. Missouri over the weekend, and they say the assault was clearly a hate crime. Police are not sure.
Watch: 2021's Trans Murder Toll Rises with Death of Jenna Franks in Jacksonville, NC
The year's death toll for trans women rose again with the discovery of the body of Jenna Franks, 34, in Jacksonville, North Carolina.
NZ Drag Artist Says He and Partner Attacked by Mob of 5, Left in 'Pool of Blood'
A New Zealand drag performer took to Facebook to describe a harrowing attack in which he said five men viciously beat him and his partner as they were out celebrating Auckland Pride Month.
Indianapolis Man Used Grindr to Rob, Murder Gay Man
An amateur porn star and rapper from Indianapolis is facing charges for the armed robbery of one man and the murder of another that he met on Grindr.
AP: Trooper Kicked, Dragged Black Man Who Died in Custody
A Louisiana State Police trooper has been suspended without pay for kicking and dragging a handcuffed Black man whose in-custody death remains unexplained.
Lady Gaga's Dogs Recovered Safely After Theft, Shooting
Lady Gaga's two French bulldogs, which were stolen by thieves who shot and wounded the dog walker, were recovered unharmed Friday, Los Angeles police said.
'Blame Trump' Defense in Capitol Riot Looks Like a Long Shot
The "Trump-made-me-do-it" defense is already looking like a longshot.
Trans Activist, Adult Star Buck Angel Called 911 to Report Gaga's Dognapping; FBI Now Investigating
Adult performer and trans activist Buck Angel called 911 to report the assault of Lady Gaga's dog walker. It's also being reported that the FBI is now on the case.
Watch: Killer Lured Victim with Grindr, Texas Police Say
Police say a convict in Houston, Texas used Grindr to lure a gay man, intending to rob him but killing him instead. The suspect has been charged with capital murder.
Jailed Insurrectionist, who Identifies as Transgender, Fears For Safety, Seeks Release
Jessica Watkins, an Oath Keeper who took part in the Jan. 6 insurrection , wants to be released from custody because she is at "particular risk" from having been "treated harshly" because she is transgender.
Ex-Con Beats Trans Woman Chyna Carrillo to Death
The year's toll in deaths resulting from violence targeting transgender women rose to seven with the beating death of Chynaa Carillo in Pennsylvania on Feb. 18.
Missing SF Man Found Dead in Apartment Building
A San Francisco man who has been missing for over month has been found dead in his apartment building.
Impeachment Isn't the Final Word on Capitol Riot for Trump
Donald Trump's acquittal at his second impeachment trial may not be the final word on whether he's to blame for the deadly Capitol riot. The next step for the former president could be the courts.
ICE Nearly Released Sex Abuse Convicts Despite Biden Memo
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement was prepared to release three men convicted of sex offenses against children in an apparent misapplication of enforcement directives from the Biden administration.
Andrew Gillum Talks March 2020 Hotel Incident with Sex Worker, Drugs
Andrew Gillum recently opened up to GQ about his night in a Miami Beach hotel with a sex worker and drugs, and the impact it's had on his marriage.
Iranian Cleric: COVID-19 Vaccine Makes People Gay
An Iranian cleric has made an unfounded claim on social media that the COVID-19 vaccine makes people gay.
Springsteen Charged with Drunken Driving; Jeep Ad on Pause
Bruce Springsteen is facing a drunken driving charge in New Jersey, prompting Jeep to put on pause the Super Bowl television commercial that features him.
Trans Woman's Suit Alleges Sexual Assault by Cops
A suit brought by a transgender woman against the police department of Watertown, New York alleges that she was arrested simply for being trans and then subjected to humiliation, excessive force, and sexual assault.
Lying on Arrival Could Mean 10 Years in Prison in England
Anyone arriving in England and found to have lied about a recent visit to a country on the British government's travel ban list faces up to 10 years in prison under new tough coronavirus border policies announced Tuesday.