Why have you never heard of Michael Brewer?

How many of you know the name Trayvon Martin? I daresay all of you do. But how many of you know the name Michael Brewer? Here is a photo of Michael:

In 2009, Matthew Bent tried to bully Michael into buying a DVD from him. Michael refused, and that's when the real threats began. Here is a photo of Matthew:

Matthew got some of his buddies together, and they set Michael on fire. He was burned over 65% of his body and left in critical condition. The lawyer for one of Matthew's buddies pleaded for his client to be allowed to go home, because he was traumatized by the attack. I'll just bet he wasn't as traumatized as the boy he set on fire.

Luckily, Michael survived. Matthew, now 17, faces a trial this month on attempted murder charges that carry a potential 30-year prison sentence because a weapon was used. He has pleaded not guilty. Jesus Mendez and a third boy, 17-year-old Denver "D.C." Jarvis, have already admitted their roles in setting Michael ablaze and have been sentenced to 11 years and eight years behind bars, respectively.

Aside from the obvious reasons, I have a problem with all this. I see no mention in any of that of a hate crime enhancement. If those photos were reversed, do you think that would be the case?

http://www.truecrimereport.com/2009/10/teens_douse_15-year-old_michae.php

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/06/05/trial-michael-brewer-burning-deerfield-beach_n_1570245.html