Justice Served: Conviction in Samuel Luiz's Homophobic Murder

Four men were convicted in Spain for the homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz, sparking international protests. Luiz, a 24-year-old nursing assistant, was attacked outside a nightclub in A Coruna in 2021. The verdict highlights ongoing issues of LGTBIphobia, with significant underreporting of hate crimes.

In a pivotal legal decision in Spain, four men were found guilty in connection to the homophobic murder of Samuel Luiz. The case has ignited widespread protests both in Spain and internationally.

Luiz, a nursing assistant aged 24, succumbed to injuries after a brutal assault by a group outside a nightclub in A Coruna's Galicia region in July 2021. Notably, the leader Diego Montaña, alongside Alejandro Freire and Kaio Amaral, were convicted of aggravated murder. Meanwhile, Alejandro Míguez was found guilty of complicity.

Highlighting systemic issues, former equality minister Irene Montero urged an end to harmful rhetoric fueling LGTBIphobia. With the jury's extensively debated verdict finalized, calls for sentences ranging from 22 to 27 years echo the demand for justice amidst ongoing prejudice.

(With inputs from agencies.)