On the evening of July 27, in the capital of Mexico, gay actor, singer, influencer and blogger Allen King became the victim of a homophobic attack in one of the cafes of the Mall in Mexico City. Two days later, on July 29, he spoke publicly about the incident for the first time, publishing an emotional video message in which he urged not to hush up hate crimes: "Don't be silent. These people must be held accountable for what they do."
According to Allen, in the evening he was sitting in a café with a friend, where he encountered an attacker. In his testimony, Allen stated that he had no interaction with the alleged attacker, not even an exchange of views. The man simply attacked him directly, throwing a glass in his face.
The actor also stated that, in his opinion, the man felt "uncomfortable" simply because of his presence in the establishment and the fact that he is "gay and looks gay." Allen expressed the view that he also did not believe that the alleged attacker was under the influence of any substances. It was just an act of homophobia.
The man, whom Allen identified as the attacker, was accompanied by a woman, presumably his partner, with whom there was no interaction before the actor was attacked and began recording the incident on his phone. Both the alleged attacker and the woman claimed that Allen "invaded their personal space." However, the incident was captured in a series of video recordings that Allen is ready to provide as part of the trial.
In his video, Allen addresses not only subscribers, but all people who have ever faced violence because of their sexual orientation. He urges not to leave such crimes unattended and to contact the police.
«No se queden callados.»
"Don't be silent."
According to King, it is silence that allows aggressors to feel impunity. He emphasizes that many victims prefer not to report attacks, believing that this will not change anything. However, in his opinion, it is official statements that help to bring perpetrators to justice and prevent new cases of violence.
Another phrase uttered by Allen sounds especially emotional:
«Tienen que pagar estas personas por lo que hacen.»
"These people must be held accountable for what they do."
During the appeal, the actor also reminds that not all victims of hate crimes manage to tell their story.
«Hay personas que ya no están para contarlo.»
"There are people who are no longer alive to tell their story."
After the attack, Allen sought medical help and reported the incident to law enforcement. At the time of publication, the identities of the alleged attackers were not officially disclosed, and there is no information about the progress of the investigation.
The story of Allen King was another reminder that homophobic violence remains a reality even in 2026. The actor himself hopes that his public statement will help other people not to be afraid to talk about such crimes and seek justice.


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