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Hate Crime Killer Freed: Charity Remembers Victims
7 May
Summary
- One of Sophie Lancaster's killers, Brendan Harris, will be released.
- The Sophie Lancaster Foundation remembers all hate crime victims.
- Harris was jailed for life for the 2007 murder in Lancashire.
One of the teenagers convicted of the brutal 2007 murder of Sophie Lancaster is slated for release. Brendan Harris, who was 15 when he received a life sentence for Sophie's murder, has been approved for release by the Parole Board. The decision followed a thorough review of evidence, including his behavior and efforts to address violence.
Sophie Lancaster and her boyfriend were attacked in Stubbylee Park, Lancashire, in 2007. Sophie died 13 days later from her injuries. The attack occurred because they 'looked different,' according to the court.
The Sophie Lancaster Foundation, established by Sophie's mother, continues its mission to combat prejudice and hate. While not commenting directly on the killer's release, the charity emphasized its commitment to remembering all hate crime victims and working to 'Stamp Out Prejudice, Hatred and Intolerance Everywhere.'
