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The indictment of James Comey involves proving intent beyond a single Instagram post, supported by a body of evidence collected over 11 months.
While most states have hate crime statutes, only about five include law enforcement officers as a protected category. Utah is one of these states. After a 2021 traffic stop for speeding, Lauren Gibson is alleged to have stomped on a "Back the Blue" sign while "smirking in an intimidating manner" at a deputy. She was charged with a hate crime for her actions. These leads to two issues. The first is a specific matter: did her actions constitute a hate crime?