Benjamin Michael, a former Marine, was charged with a hate crime after tearing down an LGBTQ+ Pride flag outside a tattoo shop in Maryland.
The shop owner expressed gratitude towards the community and social media for quickly identifying the suspect, demonstrating collective action against hate.
Michael's attorney contended that his client did not intend to harm the flag, insisting that the video evidence does not show any hatred towards any group.
This incident marked the third time the shop's Pride flag was targeted, leading to the installation of security cameras to record and deter such actions.
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