Man who assaulted Filipina in New York pleads guilty to anti-Asian hate crime

With anti-semitic attacks on the rise, let’s not forget that anti-Asian hate is still in the picture. Recently, a man fresh out of his parole hit off an unpleasant encore brutally assaulting a 65-year-old Filipino woman in New York.

Brandon Elliott, who pleaded guilty to anti-Asian hate crime, already had a crime history. He was on parole for killing his mother. This time, a Filipino American woman in New York was left battered and bruised.

According to the criminal complaint, Elliott approached the victim shouting, “F*ck you, you don’t belong here,” before the violent attack, reported by AM New York.

And as if that wasn’t enough, Elliott took out a knife and threatened a Good Samaritan trying to thwart the assault. Police caught him a few days later. He pleaded guilty to assault as a hate crime and criminal possession of a weapon.

Anyone who commits acts of violence driven by hate will be prosecuted. Today we announced the guilty plea of Brandon Elliot for brutally assaulting a 65-year-old woman on a Midtown sidewalk while making anti-Asian statements. More here: https://t.co/CCpo1WhPCY

— Alvin Bragg (@ManhattanDA) December 14, 2023

As for the 65-year-old Filipina victim, the aftermath of the anti-Asian assault left her a forehead contusion, fractured pelvis and other contusions all over her body.

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A broader issue of Anti-Asian hate crimes

This alarming incident is a reminder of the still rising anti-Asian assaults in the community. And it’s happening not just to average Asians. Even Asian American doctors are feeling the blows of racism as they battle against discrimination in educational institutions and hospitals, a recent study confirmed.

Meanwhile, in lieu of the same issue, LA County breaks a 21-year record of hitting the highest hate crime rate, showcasing an 18 percent increase in 2022.

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“Brandon Elliot brutally and repeatedly assaulted a 65-year-old mother in a hate-fueled attack that shook our city,” said District Attorney Bragg in a statement.

His message echoes loud and clear — hate-driven assaults must stop. If you’ve been a victim or witnessed a hate crime, call 212-335-3100.