Unmasking Hate Crime Hoaxes

This chapter investigates a series of hate crime hoaxes across the United States, revealing how false claims escalated social tensions and misled public perception. It highlights specific incidents, such as racially motivated shootings and church arson, where motivations were ultimately found to be fabricated or misleading. The narrative underscores the implications of these hoaxes on society, media responses, and the justice system, pointing out the complexity surrounding accusations of hate crimes.