A 25-year-old Missouri man has been indicted on federal hate crime and firearm charges for allegedly shooting a teenager with the intent to kill because of the victim’s sexual orientation.
Malachi Robinson, 25, is charged with violating the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act, and with using a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence, according to court documents.
The indictment alleges that Robinson shot the victim with a 9mm handgun because of his sexual orientation, causing significant non-fatal injuries.
According to the indictment, if convicted, Robinson faces up to life in prison on the hate crime charge and a mandatory minimum 10 years in prison, consecutive to any other sentence, on the firearm charge.
Robinson also faces a fine of up to $250,000 with respect to each charge, the indictment states.
The case is being investigated by the FBI’s Kansas City Field Office and the Kansas City Police Department.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney David Ketchmark of the Western District of Missouri and Trial Attorneys Shan Patel and Eric Peffley of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division.
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Key Facts
- State: Kansas
- Category: Violent Crime|Sex Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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