TL;DR
- $100K raised for gay dads’ legal fees.
- Couple tricked into homophobic interview.
- One dad charged with felony assault.
- Support pours in from the community.
- Fundraiser aims to stabilize their family.
In a shocking turn of events that has the LGBTQ+ community rallying, two gay dads from West Hollywood, Anthony Vulin and David Miller-Robinson, are facing unexpected legal battles after being duped into a homophobic interview. The couple thought they were participating in a casual CNN segment, but it turned out to be a setup by right-wing provocateur Ryley Niemi.
As they walked home on Santa Monica Boulevard, the couple was approached by Niemi and his crew, who claimed to be from CNN and wanted to discuss their experience as parents. What followed was a barrage of hostile questions that would make anyone’s blood boil. “Have you ever heard about the statistics coming out that gay men are much more likely to commit child molestation?” Niemi asked, among other outrageous claims. Talk about a loaded question!
In a video that has since gone viral, you can hear Miller-Robinson’s frustration boil over as he yells, “Who the f*** are you? I’m gonna f****** kick your a**!” And honestly, who could blame him? This was not just an interview; it was an attack on their family and their right to exist as proud parents.
After the confrontation escalated, Miller-Robinson was arrested for assault and charged with felony vandalism over alleged damage to a camera. Vulin, however, firmly denies any wrongdoing, stating, “We were targeted in a way that was deeply upsetting and destabilizing for our family.” The couple has been through enough without facing legal repercussions for defending themselves against blatant discrimination.
In response to their predicament, Vulin set up a GoFundMe to cover the mounting legal fees. As of now, they’ve raised nearly $100,000, with over 2,300 donations pouring in from supporters who want to help this family stay afloat during such a turbulent time. “Our focus is simply on keeping our family stable, supported, and together as we move through this,” Vulin wrote on the fundraiser page.
Meanwhile, Niemi has also launched a GoFundMe to recoup the costs of the allegedly damaged camera, which has only managed to raise a mere $1,835. The disparity in support speaks volumes about how the community stands behind Vulin and Miller-Robinson.
As this story unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the challenges faced by LGBTQ+ families and the importance of standing together in the face of adversity. The support for these two dads is a testament to the strength and resilience of the LGBTQ+ community. Let’s keep the momentum going and show them that they are not alone in this fight!