Overview

• Kady Grass, a 19-year-old lesbian, was severely beaten on May 13 at a McDonald’s in Carpentersville, Illinois, after being subjected to homophobic slurs.
• The attackers, 19-year-old John Kammrad and a juvenile, face multiple felony charges, including aggravated battery and mob action.
• Prosecutors opted not to file hate crime charges, citing legal thresholds, sparking criticism from Grass and LGBTQ advocates.
• Grass sustained serious injuries, including a broken nose, and has launched a GoFundMe campaign to cover medical and legal expenses.
• Local authorities emphasized the need to address community violence and discrimination following the incident.