fakehatecrimes.org
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The purpose of this site is to compile a comprehensive database of the false reports of "hate crimes" committed (mostly) in the USA. It builds on the work of Laird Wilcox, whose Crying Wolf (PDF) is the original book on this subject. The books Hate Crime Hoax and Hate Crimes: Criminal Law & Identity Politics are recommended.

Report 122.

Articles/Programs

160. Hoax perpetrator pleads guilty to bank robberies / "Hey hey ho, racism has got to go" chanted students from the University of Washington at a rally in defense of Darryl Park. Then it turned out his story of being attacked by six skinheads was a hoax. I / 1991-01-29

Details

Type of hoax: convicted - crime never took place

Date: 1990-11-01

Location: Seattle WA

Summary: Darres Park, a Chinese/Korean man, claimed to have been attacked by skinheads. In fact, there had been a fight between Park and one opponent, and both were armed with clubs.

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