Student accused in hate crime attack near Salisbury University has charges reduced

One of 15 students charged in a hate crime attack on a man near Salisbury University had his charges reduced in a hearing Thursday, according to court documents.

According to police, a suspect created an account on Grindr, a dating app used primarily by gay and bisexual men, posing as a 16-year-old in order to lure the victim to an apartment near Salisbury University for sex.

According to charging documents, the man arrived at the home, where “approximately 15 college-aged males appeared from the back bedrooms.” The individuals then “slapped, punched, kicked and spit” on the victim while yelling an anti-gay slur, according to police.

The victim repeatedly tried to flee the apartment but was thrown to the floor, police said. Eventually he was able to escape.

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