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· Michelle De Pacina
2 Native Hawaiians sentenced to prison for hate-crime beating of white homeowner
Two Native Hawaiian men who were found guilty of a hate crime for attacking a white homeowner in Maui has been sentenced in federal court. On Nov. 17, 2022, a federal jury found Kaulana Alo-Kaonohi, 32, and Levi Aki, Jr., 33, guilty of a hate crime for what prosecutors called…
· Bryan Ke
Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum receives $100,000 for vandalism recovery
The City of Seattle and the Washington State Department of Commerce are providing $100,000 in financial assistance to the Wing Luke Museum for its recovery following an anti-Asian hate attack in early September. Recovery funding: The city government and the state’s Department of…
· Bryan Ke
Man charged with hate crime for sledgehammer attack on Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum
The man who smashed the windows of Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience with a sledgehammer last week is now facing two felony charges. Latest update: On Monday, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office (KCPAO) charged Craig Milne, 76, with a…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man arrested for vandalizing Seattle’s Wing Luke Museum: ‘Chinese people ruined my life’
A man was arrested for an alleged hate crime after he vandalized the Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience in Seattle’s Chinatown-International District. What happened: On Thursday, Craig Milne, 76, allegedly yelled racist statements and smashed nine windows…
· Carl Samson
New York declares Lunar New Year a public school holiday
Lunar New Year is now an official public school holiday in New York state. Key details: Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation to make the declaration on Saturday.
· Carl Samson
Elderly Asian couple held at gunpoint in another Seattle home robbery
Another elderly Asian couple fell victim to a home invasion robbery in south Seattle this week. What happened: A group of five young, male suspects showed up at the couple’s home at around 5 a.m. on Thursday, according to police. They allegedly woke the couple and demanded money…
· Carl Samson
Asian woman sues Los Angeles Metro for failing to help her during attack
An Asian woman who fell victim to what she believes was an attack against her race during a ride in Los Angeles’ Metro in May is now suing the transportation system for allegedly failing to help her. Background: The incident occurred on the northbound A Line near Compton Station…
· Michelle De Pacina
Man accused of Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women sentenced to 8 years in prison
Latravion McCockran, the California man accused of carrying out Sacramento robberies targeting Asian women, has been sentenced to eight years in state prison. His plea: On Aug. 8, McCockran, 21, pleaded guilty to targeting and robbing four Asian women in April and May of last…
· Carl Samson
California announces multilingual ‘CA vs Hate’ campaign, $91 million fund to support victims
California is making new efforts to combat hate within its borders, including a $91 million fund to support victims and prevent further incidents. New actions: While hate crimes against Asian Americans in California dropped by 43.3% in 2022, overall figures increased by 20.2%.…
· Carl Samson
Man who attacked Filipino family in Hollywood drive-thru set to be released this month
A man accused of attacking a Filipino American family in North Hollywood last year is now on track for release after agreeing to a plea deal, according to a report. Background: Nicholas Weber is currently behind bars over the incident that occurred at a McDonald’s drive-thru on…
· Chandler Treon
Sex offender arrested for threatening to ‘shoot and bomb’ Muslims at California park
A registered sex offender has been arrested after allegedly threatening Muslims at a California park over the weekend. What happened: The incident occurred at Heron Landing Park in Rancho Cordova at around 7:30 p.m. on Sunday. The suspect, identified as 33-year-old Robert Avery,…
· Michelle De Pacina
16-year-old girl charged with assault for viral attack on Asian family riding NYC subway
The 16-year-old girl caught on camera pummeling an Asian mother from Nevada as she was riding a Manhattan train with her family last week has been charged with assault. Arrest and charges: The teenager reportedly turned herself in to the New York Police Department (NYPD) on…
· Ryan General
Portland’s Chinese Festival attracts crowd after local Chinese garden vandalized
‘If someone thinks we’re not welcome we don’t care about it because we just show our love and know most of the people are supporting us,’ says a festival organizer
· Carl Samson
Asian mother reveals what started the alleged hate crime attack by woman on NYC subway
An Asian woman has shared her side of the story after her family and a bystander were attacked in what police are investigating as a possible hate crime in Manhattan last week. What happened: The incident reportedly occurred on a southbound F train near West 4th St. station at…
· Carl Samson
Man wanted for yelling anti-Asian remarks, punching victim repeatedly on NYC subway
The New York Police Department is looking for a man who allegedly shouted anti-Asian remarks before assaulting a victim in Long Island City last month. What happened: The victim, 31, was reportedly standing at the Queensboro Plaza subway station on July 22 when the suspect…
· Carl Samson
New York AAPI communities receive historic $30 million state fund
The state of New York is funding Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) organizations with a record $30 million to support critical services, including efforts to combat anti-Asian hate crimes. Background: First announced in May, the fund, which is part of the state fiscal…
· Carl Samson
Army vet who attacked 7 Asian women in 2 hours sentenced to 1 ⅓ to 4 years in prison
A military veteran who attacked seven Asian women in Manhattan, New York, last year has been sentenced to 1 ⅓ to 4 years in state prison. What he did: Steven Zajonc, 30, either shoved, punched or elbowed his victims in the unprovoked attacks on Feb. 27, 2022, leaving all seven…
· Ryan General
LAPD reports 371% increase in anti-Asian hate crimes from 2019 to 2022
Hate crimes targeting Asians and other communities in Los Angeles saw an alarming surge in 2022, according to a report released by the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Rise of hate: The LAPD’s analysis, presented to the city’s Police Commission on Tuesday, revealed that a…
· Carl Samson
Man charged for kicking 88-year-old Asian woman linked to previous attack on SF Chinatown leader
A man accused of kicking a senior Asian woman in San Francisco’s Union Square area on July 21 is the same man convicted of attacking a Chinatown leader in a widely reported incident in 2021, records show. The latest attack: James Lee Ramsey, 27, was arrested immediately after…
· Carl Samson
Man accused of attacking Rep. Maryam Khan charged with felonies
A man accused of attacking Connecticut State Rep. Maryam Khan (D, CT-5) after an Eid al-Adha service late last month has been charged with felonies. Background: The incident occurred at the XL Center in Hartford, Connecticut, on June 28. Khan’s attacker, identified as…