Gay Couple Says They've Been Targeted By Hate

NBC 10 Investigators Get Answers For Couple

POSTED: 9:28 pm EST November 8, 2007
UPDATED: 7:31 am EST November 9, 2007

PHILADELPHIA -- A couple in Philadelphia said they have endured years of name-calling, assaults and property damage all because they are gay.

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"… They put 'gay faggot (expletive)' on the window," Saudades said.

The couple said they have been harassed since they moved to the Kensington neighborhood on Howard Street six years ago. They claim their tires have been slashed so many times they don't bother replacing them anymore.

They say neighbors once physically attacked them, and the word "faggot" was spray painted on their door.

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In the past, the couple believes police haven't taken their complaints seriously enough.

"They're very blasé about it," Saudades said.

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