Overview

• 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.