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He shot & paralyzed his queer neighbor after weeks of harassment. Now he's paying the price.
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Daniel Villarreal , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· July 20, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The attacker, a 30-year-old man, pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and will serve seven years in prison.
A local man has been sentenced to prison for shooting his neighbor. The incident occurred after months of harassment and resulted in the neighbor being paralyzed. The attacker, a 30-year-old man, pleaded guilty to attempted manslaughter and will serve seven years in prison.
His sentence also includes requirements for mental health follow-ups and no contact with the victim or their family after his release. Further details about the case are available from local news sources, including the Florida Times-Union, which reported on the sentencing.
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Category: rights Published: July 20, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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