NYC Man Severely Beaten by 5 Suspects Shouting Anti-Gay Slurs
New York Daily News, the victim was outside the restaurant around 11:50 a.m. on August 27 when the suspects approached and began hurling anti-gay slurs at him and calling him “maricón,” a derogatory term for members of the LGBTQ community.They then beat the victim, repeatedly punching him, before fleeing the scene on foot.The victim suffered several cuts and bruises during the attack, and was taken to Elmhurst Hospital before being treated and released.Members of the NYPD Hate Crimes Task Force are investigating the attack.