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2 women assaulted outside Badlands nightclub in Sacramento
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Key Points:
- Two women were assaulted outside the Badlands nightclub in Sacramento’s Lavender Heights district early Monday, suffering minor injuries; police have not confirmed if the attack was bias-motivated.
- Badlands' management is cooperating with law enforcement, providing surveillance footage, and increasing security measures including offering escorts to guests after the club closes.
- The assault occurred after the Rainbow Festival, which had heightened security due to recent attacks on LGBTQ+ community members in the Midtown district.
- Recent violence in the area includes attacks involving homophobic slurs and physical assaults, with one fatality leading to a hate crime manslaughter charge.
- The Midtown Association plans to implement Safe Space training for businesses and increase lighting on K Street to improve safety in Lavender Heights.
