Meet the Utah Teen Coldcocked and Concussed for Hugging His Boyfriend

Christian Peacock says, I want people to know I’m sad. I thought we were in a different place in society.

Jacob Metcalf (L) and Christian Peacock. Photo courtesy of Christian Peacock. Used with permission.

Content warning: this article contains a homophobic slur and accounts of violence some readers may find traumatizing.