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Jun 2, 2011
Portland, Ore., police said a bias crime detective has been assigned to the case of two men assaulted after they walked together holding hands.
Lt. Robert King said 23-year-old Brad Forkner and 25-year-old Christopher Rosevear were attacked by several young men May 21 as they walked on a trail near the Willamette River.
Police said Forkner was pushed and punched by several people before he could break away to call 911. The attackers also punched and kicked Rosevear. The assailants finally ran off when they heard Forkner calling police.
Portland Mayor Sam Adams, who is openly gay said, “Any two people in Portland should be able to take a walk, hand in hand, without fearing for their safety.”
