Month: January 2009

3 men charged in gang rape of lesbian in Calif.

By Lisa Leff Associated Press WriterHate crime near San Francisco galvanizes LGBT community MARTINEZ, Calif. — Two men and a teen were charged in the alleged gang rape of a San Francisco Bay area lesbian, an incident that...

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Larry Craig drops appeals

By Steve Karnowski Associated PressAttorney for former senator from Idaho says Minnesota Supreme Court not likely to take case; decision ends legal wrangling over ’07 arrest Former Sen. Larry Craig of Idaho was arrested in...

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Seattle couple charged in immigration fraud

By Gene Johnson AP Legal Affairs Writer Man and wife accused of counseling immigrants to say they were gay and feared persecution in their home countries when applying for political asylum SEATTLE — A federal grand jury...

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Lesbian couple loses appeal in discrimination case

By Associated PressJudge says Monsons couldn’t prove they were treated differently than unmarried hetero couples ST. PAUL, Minn. — A lesbian couple trying to get a family membership at the Rochester Athletic Club has...

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