California Man Pleads Guilty to Hate Crime for Assault on Asian American Woman

The 2021 attack in Culver City left the victim hospitalized and highlighted ongoing concerns about racially motivated violence.

Jesse Lindsey, 38, pleaded guilty to a federal hate crime for assaulting an Asian American woman in Culver City in June 2021.
The victim was punched in the head, knocked to the ground, and subjected to racial slurs during the attack, which required her to receive 11 stitches.
Lindsey made multiple derogatory remarks about people of Asian descent during his police interview, linking the victim to racial stereotypes.
Authorities emphasized the importance of prosecuting hate crimes to uphold civil rights and protect marginalized communities from violence.
Lindsey, currently in federal custody, faces a maximum sentence of 10 years in prison, with sentencing scheduled for March 3, 2025.