GI Hater: Ian A. Olson
Ian Alan Olson attacked members of the military on March 15, 2021, after Section 4712 of the Hate Crimes Prevention Act made it a hate crime to target victims “on account of their military service.” Olson was the first GI Hater charged with a hate crime under 18 U.S.C. § 1389.
News Coverage
“Nashotah man sentenced for attacking U.S. Service Member” Justice.gov (November 18, 2021)
Criminal Charges
1389 Prohibition on attacks on United States servicemen on account of service
