Premium Content:

Matthew Shepard's mother speaks out against Trump

Judy ShepardMatthew Shepard’s mother Judy has spoken out against US presidential hopeful Donald Trump.

A new advertisement sees Judy Shepard calling on Americans not to vote for the Republican candidate.

- Advertisement -

“I’ve seen what can happen as the result of hate.” Judy Shepard says in the video. “My son Matt was murdered in Laramie, Wyoming in 1998.”

The outspoken gay rights and anti-hate speech advocate speaks about how her son was befriended by two men who pretend to be gay, before taking Matthew out to a remote prairie where he was robbed, beaten and strung up on a fence and left to die.

Matthew Shepard died of his injuries a few days after he was found by a passerby.

His death captured the nation’s attention and lead to the introduction of Matthew Shepard – James Bird Jnr Hate Crime Prevention Act in the USA.

“When I see the hate that Donald Trump has brought to his campaign for President, it terrifies me.” Judy Shepard said.

“Words have an influence. Violence causes pain… Hate can rip us apart.” Shepard said sharing her belief that Trump should never become the USA’s President.

Watch the video below.

OIP Staff

Latest

Brigitte Macron will prove that she’s a cisgender woman for lawsuit

The couple are suing conservative commentator Candice Owens.

Busselton rate payer group welcomes Neo-Nazi candidate to their forum

Other candidate have refused to share a stage with Stephen Wells.

‘Leg Business’ – hilarious, profound, shocking and unforgettable

This new production at The Blue Room is not to be missed if you love bold and boundary pushing theatre.

Barack Obama speaks out against Trump administration’s media intimidation

The former President says the intimidation of media companies has reached a "dangerous" level.

Newsletter

Don't miss

Brigitte Macron will prove that she’s a cisgender woman for lawsuit

The couple are suing conservative commentator Candice Owens.

Busselton rate payer group welcomes Neo-Nazi candidate to their forum

Other candidate have refused to share a stage with Stephen Wells.

‘Leg Business’ – hilarious, profound, shocking and unforgettable

This new production at The Blue Room is not to be missed if you love bold and boundary pushing theatre.

Barack Obama speaks out against Trump administration’s media intimidation

The former President says the intimidation of media companies has reached a "dangerous" level.

Donald Trump says he’d have “no problem” with a proposal to remove Pride flags from Washington’s streets

The comments come as the US administration signals a crackdown of press freedom and freedom of speech.

Brigitte Macron will prove that she’s a cisgender woman for lawsuit

The couple are suing conservative commentator Candice Owens.

Busselton rate payer group welcomes Neo-Nazi candidate to their forum

Other candidate have refused to share a stage with Stephen Wells.

‘Leg Business’ – hilarious, profound, shocking and unforgettable

This new production at The Blue Room is not to be missed if you love bold and boundary pushing theatre.