30-year-old Adolfo Martinez stole a gay flag from a church in Ames, Iowa and set it on fire in front of a gay bar a few blocks away while shouting threats. Martinez was originally charged with disorderly conduct and reckless use of fire. But Story County attorney Jessica Reynolds announced after reviewing the evidence she … Continue reading Man Charged with Hate Crime for Burning Pride Flag in Iowa – While Protester Awarded $225,000 for Burning US Flag in Cleveland