Gay-bashed in St. Martin.(REPORT)(Dick Jefferson)(Interview)

Publication: The Advocate (The national gay & lesbian newsmagazine)

Publication Date: 23-MAY-06

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In the early hours of April 6, gay CBS Evening News producer Dick Jefferson and gay 48 Hours staffer Ryan Smith were attacked in an apparent gay bashing on the Caribbean island of St. Martin. Smith and his boyfriend, Justin Swensen, were taunted by a group of men inside Bamboo Bernie's nightclub, after which Smith and Jefferson were attacked with a tire iron outside. Smith suffered brain damage; Jefferson spoke to The Advocate before returning to the island to file an official statement with...

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