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· Carl Samson
Suspect arrested and charged with hate crime for alleged attack on Sikh cab driver at JFK Airport
Mohamed Hassanain, 21, allegedly physically assaulted a Sikh cab driver, called him a “turban guy” and said “go back to your country.” The victim, identified only as Mr. Singh, needed to go to a hospital due to chest and arm pain. Hassanain is facing multiple charges with a hate…
· Carl Samson
San Jose robbery crew suspects charged with hate crimes for targeting over 100 Asian American women
Six men were arrested and charged with hate crimes for their alleged involvement in more than 70 cases of violent robberies, burglaries and thefts that have targeted over 100 Asian American women in the San Francisco Bay Area since last year, the San Jose Police Department…
· Maina Chen
NYPD reveals that hate crimes against Asians surged 361% in 2021
The NYPD divulged that hate crimes in the city have surged 100% in the last year, with an especially high 361% increase against the Asian community. The numbers: Police executives gave updates on the NYPD Hate Crime Review Panel’s findings and investigations in a conference on…
· Jiselle Lee
NYPD Hate Crimes looking for suspect who punched 26-year-old woman in Manhattan
NYPD’s Hate Crimes announced it is launching an investigation into an unidentified woman who assaulted another woman on Oct. 31. Surveillance footage: According to police, the suspect shown in the video made anti-Asian remarks before punching a 26-year-old woman in the back of…
· Jiselle Lee
Gun ownership among people of color continues to rise from hate crimes, fear of safety
More people of color are reportedly buying guns because they are feeling threatened by police and rising hate crimes. Gun advocacy groups target minorities: ABC News published a story featuring minorities who have felt racially targeted within the last year as a part of their…
· Carl Samson
Wisconsin man charged with hate crime in alleged attack on Asian student
A man has been charged with a hate crime after allegedly attacking an Asian student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison last month. What happened: Gary J. Stephens Jr., 34, reportedly approached the male student at around 6:45 p.m. on Oct. 16. While the student was holding…
· Jiselle Lee
Updated FBI report on 2020 hate crimes show a 73% increase in anti-Asian incidents
The FBI reported that hate crimes against Asians rose 73% during the COVID-19 pandemic. Updated 2020 numbers: The FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program updated its 2020 hate crime statistics about nationwide “bias-motivated incidents” on Monday.
· Michelle De Pacina
NYPD search for woman who targeted a teen in an anti-Asian hate crime
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is searching for a woman who hit a teenage girl with a cardboard box and made anti-Asian statements. What happened: On Oct. 22, a 17-year-old girl was targeted in an anti-Asian attack outside the Chinese grocery store “My Mandarin” in…
· Maina Chen
LA County reports 76% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes in the past year
Los Angeles County has reported a 76% growth in anti-Asian hate crimes in the past year. The stats: On Wednesday, the Los Angeles County Commission on Human Relations (LACCHR) released a report documenting the increase to 44 recorded incidents in 2020 from 25 in 2019.
· Ryan General
Daniel Dae Kim recounts the hate crime that took away his sister’s ability to live her passion — running
Actor and activist Daniel Dae Kim recalled a violent hate crime his younger sister endured six years ago that has since stopped the once-avid runner from pursuing her passion. A targeted attack: In a recent interview with People, Daniel narrated how his sister, Connie, was…
· Michelle De Pacina
NYPD search for cyclist who bumped an Asian woman in potential hate crime
The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is searching for a man in connection with an incident in Manhattan that is being investigated as an anti-Asian hate crime. What happened: On Sept. 29, a 49-year-old Asian woman was approached by an unidentified man on a bicycle while…
· Bryan Ke
Man faces hate crime charge for spitting at Asian UW-Madison student while mentioning COVID-19
A man was arrested and charged with a hate crime enhancement for spitting at a University of Wisconsin-Madison student of Asian descent and making COVID-19 remarks. What happened: On the evening of Sept. 15, the unnamed student was walking on West Dayton Street near Ogg Hall…
· Maina Chen
New online form available in 30 languages lets Asian elders anonymously report hate crimes
A national advocacy group has created a new website to anonymously report anti-Asian hate crimes, attacks and assaults against elders amid the rise of violence against the AAPI community. About the form: The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging (NAPCA) launched an online form…
· Bryan Ke
NYPD launches hate crime investigation into unidentified man who spat, hurled racial slurs at Asian woman
The New York Police Department (NYPD) is investigating the case of a man who spat and hurled racial slurs at an Asian woman in midtown Manhattan on Tuesday as a hate crime. What happened: The 34-year-old victim, whose name was not released, was walking on West 40th Street when…
· Carl Samson
Hirono, Meng urge DOJ to speed up action on anti-Asian hate crimes
As attacks against Asian Americans show no signs of slowing down, Sen. Mazie Hirono (D-Hawaii) and Rep. Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) are pushing the Department of Justice (DOJ) to hasten its implementation of the COVID-19 Hate Crimes Act. Why this matters: The law, which came into effect…
· Carl Samson
Hate crime charges dropped against man accused of yelling racial slur during assault on Chinatown leader
A man who allegedly yelled anti-Asian slurs while attacking an elderly community leader in Oakland’s Chinatown is no longer facing hate crime charges. What happened: James Lee Ramsey, 25, is accused of assaulting Carl Chan, 62, in the 400 block of 8th St. on April 29. According…
· Carl Samson
Hate crimes targeting Asian and Black people in U.S. reaches highest mark in 12 years
Due to notable spikes in anti-Asian and anti-Black attacks, hate crimes in the U.S. hit a 12-year high in 2020, according to FBI data released on Monday. Key findings: The agency recorded a total of 7,759 hate crimes in the past year. This is a 6.1% increase from 2019 and is the…
· Bryan Ke
UPDATE: NYPD arrested and charged man who punched 52-year-old Asian woman in the head as hate crime
Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to include that the suspect was identified as Vincent Diehl, 47. He was arrested on Tuesday and is being charged with assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment, according to the NYPD Hate Crimes. Authorities are seeking the…
· Carl Samson
Canada’s ‘Anti-Asian Hate Crime Capital’ launches very first investigation into rising incidents
The Canadian province of British Columbia is launching its first-ever public inquiry on the surge of anti-Asian incidents amid the COVID-19 pandemic. What to know: The city of Vancouver reported more anti-Asian hate crimes than 10 of the most populous U.S. cities combined in…
· Carl Samson
SF man charged with 31 hate crimes over vandalism, burglary of 20 Chinese-owned businesses
A San Francisco man is facing a slew of charges for alleged acts of vandalism and burglary in 20 Chinese-owned businesses in the city, District Attorney Chesa Boudin announced on Monday. The allegations: Derik Barreto, 36, is accused of targeting the Chinese-owned stores and…