Judge Sentences 67-Year-Old for Hate Crime | Bakersfield News

A 67-year-old man just got a life sentence for viciously stabbing and kicking a Latino bus passenger after hurling racial slurs — a brutal hate crime that prosecutors say underscores why these laws must be enforced. The victim, trying to get a seat, was attacked even after falling off the bus, with the assailant continuing the assault with a knife. Authorities are pushing back against mental health diversions for violent hate offenders, successfully appealing a similar case. With over 1,300 hate crimes reported in L.A. County last year — nearly four daily — this conviction sends a clear message: calculated hatred won’t be excused. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/9fa4eee6a44c6828