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Last Updated: Aug 28, 2009 |
Local reports: 29-year-old man may have been targeted based on his sexual orientation
WASHINGTON ’Äì The Human Rights Campaign, the nation’Äôs largest lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) civil rights organization, released a statement today in the death of Seaman August Prevost, 29, at Camp Pendleton in San Diego, CA. According to local media reports, the Navy and Marine Corps confirmed that a sailor's body was found on the base at about 3 a.m. Tuesday morning. A military spokesperson confirmed that there was evidence of foul play in the killing and that the case is a murder investigation. It is also understood a ’Äúperson of interest’Äù is in custody at Camp Pendleton but has not been charged with a crime. Local activists report the victim may have been targeted because of his sexual orientation.
’ÄúOur thoughts are with the Prevost family at this time as authorities work to learn what happened in the early morning hours this past Tuesday,’Äù said Human Rights Campaign President Joe Solmonese. ’ÄúThe Human Rights Campaign has confirmed Congresswoman Susan Davis has been in touch with officials at the base and is tracking the investigation. We know that every day members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community are targeted for simply being who they are. Furthermore, our gay or lesbian soldiers struggle with the extra burden of not serving openly and honestly based on the discriminatory policy of ’ÄòDon’Äôt Ask, Don’Äôt Tell.’Äô As we monitor the investigation, our community must continue to raise awareness on a law that we know hurts military readiness and national security while putting American soldiers at risk.’Äù
The Human Rights Campaign is America’Äôs largest civil rights organization working to achieve lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender equality. By inspiring and engaging all Americans, HRC strives to end discrimination against LGBT citizens and realize a nation that achieves fundamental fairness and equality for all.
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