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Seattle Man Sentenced for Violent Hate Crimes Against Transgender Victims

3/15/2026

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Andre Karlow, Seattle man, was sentenced to seven years for a hate crime and a separate assault involving transgender victims.
He attacked a transgender woman in March 2025, causing injuries.
In a separate incident, he punched a transgender fare ambassador after slurs.
Prosecutors cited a jail-call in which Karlow expressed hatred toward transgender individuals.
The judge noted a pattern of targeted violence and ordered consecutive sentences beginning at 180 days.

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Story summary

Andre Karlow, Seattle man, was sentenced to seven years for a hate crime and a separate assault involving transgender victims.
He attacked a transgender woman in March 2025, causing injuries.
In a separate incident, he punched a transgender fare ambassador after slurs.
Prosecutors cited a jail-call in which Karlow expressed hatred toward transgender individuals.
The judge noted a pattern of targeted violence and ordered consecutive sentences beginning at 180 days.