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"I literally thought I was going to die": Gay couple survives brutal beating in small town
Summary by LGBTQ News Editorial Desk Greg Owen , as published by LGBTQ Nation
· June 16, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the attack and the couple's account of what happened.
A violent incident occurred in Caldwell, Idaho, involving a gay couple. The couple was at a restaurant during a night market event when they were targeted by a group of men who shouted homophobic slurs. The couple attempted to leave, but the men followed them, chasing them through a parking area.
The situation escalated into a physical attack, with at least one man beating the couple. Further details about the incident are available from local news sources, including the events leading up to the attack and the couple's account of what happened.
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Category: rights Published: June 16, 2026 Source: LGBTQ Nation Reading time: 1 min
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