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· Carl Samson
Man Arrested While Still Sexually Assaulting Elderly Asian Woman in Fremont
A man was arrested for sexually assaulting a 67-year-old Asian woman in Fremont, Calif. on Thursday. Caught in the act: Fremont police said the assault was still in progress when they responded to the problem call at approximately 11 a.m.
· Ryan General
Good Samaritans Catch Parolee Who Assaulted Elderly Asian Woman in SF
Bystanders helped San Francisco Police arrest a parolee who assaulted and robbed an elderly Asian woman on Tuesday morning near Japantown in San Francisco. The incident: Luis Jorrin, a 28-year-old Black male, allegedly beat a 77-year-old Asian female and took her purse at the…
· Carl Samson
Man Arrested for Skipping $70 Bill, Using Slurs and Assaulting Sushi Restaurant Owner in Virginia
A man accused of assaulting an Asian restaurant owner in Arlington, Virginia after dining and dashing has been arrested on Tuesday. Holy shit! Cops just threw this dudes Maga hat into the streets😂😂😂😂@ClarendonBros @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/tkdiupiPdN
· Ryan General
80-Year-Old Asian American Man Assaulted and Robbed in San Leandro
A video of an elderly Asian American man calling for help during an apparent assault and robbery by two hooded and masked suspects in San Leandro, Calif. has surfaced online. What happened: An 80-year-old Asian man was allegedly robbed on Saturday after a group of young men…
· Ryan General
Two Asian Men Taking Photos Allegedly Assaulted in Manhattan
Two Asian men were reportedly punched by a white male as they were taking pictures in Manhattan in New York City on Saturday afternoon. What happened: The victims, both from Queens, were shooting photos and conversing with a tour guide in front of Macy’s Herald Square at 2:30…
· Carl Samson
Man Accused of Assaulting Sushi Restaurant Owner After Trying to Skip $70 Bill in Virginia
Police in Arlington, Virginia are looking for a man who allegedly assaulted an Asian American restaurant owner and used racial slurs against her and her son on May 4. What happened: Henry Kim and his mother, who own Bonsai Grill in Crystal City, said the attack occurred when…
· Ryan General
Oregon Man Allegedly Threatens to Kill Asian Father and Sexually Assault Son in Grocery Store
A man in Oregon was charged with bias crimes after he allegedly threatened an Asian man and his young son at a grocery store. Adam Christopher Graham, 35, is accused of harassing a father and son who were about to pay for their groceries at Fred Meyer in Scappoose on April 24,…
· Ryan General
Vancouver Art Teacher Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child Student
Vancouver police have charged a 50-year-old art teacher for allegedly sexually assaulting his nine-year-old student.
· Carl Samson
Elderly Filipino Woman is ‘Getting Better’ After Brutal Assault in NYC
An elderly Filipino American woman who made global headlines after falling victim to a vicious attack in New York City late last month is breaking her silence over the incident. Vilma Kari, 65, was hospitalized after being punched, kicked and ignored outside an apartment…
· Editorial Staff
Woman Charged For Assaulting Pet Owner in Brooklyn After Death of Instagram Star Cat
A woman has been charged with assault after attacking an Asian pet owner who confronted a boy for allegedly hurting her cat. The incident at Brooklyn’s McCarren Park on April 4 resulted in the death of the said cat, an Instagram star named Ponzu, and massive calls for justice on…
· Ryan General
Man Who Harassed Olympian Sakura Kokumai Arrested After Assaulting Elderly Couple in OC Park
A man who was filmed harassing Olympic athlete Sakura Kokumai weeks ago in Orange County has been arrested after also allegedly attacking an elderly Korean American couple in the same location. Michael Vivona, 25, was apprehended by Orange police for punching a 79-year-old man…
· Bryan Ke
SF Security Guard Who Stopped Assault on 75-Year-Old Chinese Woman Speaks Out
Samba Guisse, a security guard who stopped a 75-year-old Chinese woman from being severely injured near Market Street in San Francisco, has revealed some important details about moments before the attack. The details: Guisse KPIX 5’s Betty Yu that the homeless assailant, Steven…
· Carl Samson
Man Accused of Attempting to Sexually Assault ‘White’ Woman in Response to Anti-Asian Crimes
An Asian man accused of kidnapping and attempting to sexually assault an Asian woman because he thought she was white has been arrested and charged in Irvine, California last week. Michael Sangbong Rhee, 37, of Lake Forest, allegedly targeted the victim while she was sitting in…
· Bryan Ke
Sports Bar Owner Allegedly Gets Death Threats After Filipino American Teen is Assaulted Outside in SF
The owner of a sports bar in San Francisco has denied anti-Asian accusations after an 18-year-old Filipino American was attacked outside the family-owned establishment. What happened: Sofia Enguillado, the victim’s mother, posted a video on TikTok on Sunday claiming that her son…
· Isa Peralta
GoFundMe for Elderly Filipino Woman Assaulted in NYC Raises Over $90K
A GoFundMe campaign created to help a 65-year-old Filipino woman who was attacked in New York’s Hell’s Kitchen neighborhood has raised over $90,000. Vilma Kari was assaulted in broad daylight outside an apartment building owned by the Brodsky Organization. Her attacker, Brandon…
· Carl Samson
Bus Driver, Kind Stranger Attacked After Stopping Assault on Elderly Asians in NYC
A pair of Good Samaritans came to the aid of two elderly Asian pedestrians being attacked in broad daylight in Brooklyn, New York earlier this week. The incident, which quickly became physical, occurred outside a supermarket on 25th Avenue and 86th Street around noon on Tuesday.
· Bryan Ke
Fire Captain Charged, Put on ‘Paid Administrative Leave’ for Assaulting Asian Man in Arkansas Casino
A fire captain with the Bentonville Fire Department has been arrested and is facing several charges for attacking an Asian man outside an Arkansas casino. Bentonville Fire Department Capt. Benjamin Snodgrass, 44, allegedly approached the victim, Liem Nguyen, outside the Oaklawn…
· Bryan Ke
Suspect in Assault of Elderly Asian Man in Irvine Wanted by Police
Irvine Police are asking the public’s help to identify a young man, possibly a teen, who attacked a 69-year-old Asian man during an argument about their dogs last week. The attack happened around 7 p.m. on March 19 while the victim was walking his dog outside Sierra Vista Middle…
· Bryan Ke
Film Director Says He Was Assaulted, Blamed for Coronavirus in LA
A Los Angeles-based film director posted on social media that he was attacked by an unidentified individual while going to Starbucks in downtown LA on Tuesday morning. Kevin Tsai, who works for Basewood Studios, was with his friend, Jeremy Jung, on March 16, when a man allegedly…
· Bryan Ke
Man Charged With Hate Crime for Assaulting Filipino American Woman on Caltrain in San Jose
A 32-year-old man faces assault charges with hate crime enhancement following the attack on a 26-year-old Filipino American woman at San Jose’s Diridon Station last week. Official charges: Johan Strydom appeared at the Hall of Justice in San Jose on March 12, where he was…