Crimes Against Queers
The stigma against queers was so strong that even the accusation of being a homosexual could destroy a person’s life in many ways, such as losing a job or ostracization from friends and family. Such prejudice gave rise to blackmail rackets, and some criminals could avoid incrimination entirely by claiming their victim was a homosexual.
Blackmailers bleed scores of men terrified of 'homosexual' label!
Nab callow extortionists in sex plot
Phony detective works shake-down racket
Yes, you can be framed on a "homo" rap
Reign of terror loosed against local gay set!
Gazoonies & guntzels prey on our homos!
Tough guy "Fancy Dan"
"A new big city racket..."
Phony detective works shake-down racket
Rob't. Simpson employee "shakedown" victim
Attacker jailed: Nude victim denies charges
Lead to fracas at midnight claims indecent proposals