13 Dec State of Hate – traditional media findings USD research

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Side by side shots of a white person at a microphone and a text slide that reads: Findings traditional media review. Main findings continued. Type of threats included sexual violence, threat to end political career, threatened to be forced out of home, having personal address posted publicly. Types of harassment included stalking, hiring private investigators, breaking into private meetings, visiting officials' homes. Nine incidents of threats forwarded to police, five were investigated. Other impacts: restraining order, rule change at public forums, meetings online rather than in person, resignations. Two incidents of harassment reported to police. Other impacts: recall efforts, restraining order, formal complaint.

From Dec. 8, 2023, California Commission on the State of Hate community forum “Threats and Harassment Towards Public Officials and Their Impact.” (Screenshot captured by Samantha Kennedy / The CC Pulse)

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