Woman accused of attacking 'queer' couple in Texas faces hate crime charges
Evan Berryhill-Jewell was arrested on assault charges Monday
{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}A Texas woman faces a hate crime charge after allegedly attacking a ‘queer’ couple earlier this year.
Evan Berryhill-Jewell was arrested on assault charges Monday, San Angelo police told The Advocate, according to New York Daily News. Berryhill-Jewell is the owner of Texas Angels Boutique, which is listed online as a women's clothing store.
She was reportedly released after posting $1,000 bond, according to Tom Green County Jail administrator Maj. Todd Allen, even though the sheriff's office website doesn't list a bond.
"In April, a video that showed a woman getting into an altercation with a queer couple quickly went viral," New York Daily News reported.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}Texas woman Evan Berryhill faces as assault due to bias/prejudice charge. (Tom Green County Sheriff's Office)
"Republican all the way, baby!" Berryhill-Jewell allegedly shouted while being recorded by her neighbors Charles Hardy and his partner. Hardy accused Berryhill-Jewell of almost running him over as he was taking out the trash, LGBTQ Nation reports.
Crime scene tape (iStock)
Berryhill-Jewell is accused of touching Hardy, who is transgender, and making derogatory comments about the couple’s appearance and sexuality. She is charged with assault committed because of bias/prejudice.
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{{#rendered}} {{/rendered}}"Berryhill-Jewell posted an apology to Facebook where she blamed alcohol and said that she has gay friends. It was later deleted," LGBTQ Nation reported.