- A Florida man, Frederick Eugene Pierallini III, pleaded guilty to two federal hate crimes for attacking two Black women with a gun.
- Pierallini intimidated and interfered with the victims’ enjoyment of federally protected activities because of their race and color.
- The incidents occurred on September 10 and 12, 2022, when Pierallini directed racial slurs, pointed a shotgun, and fired a shot at the victims.
- The defendant faces a maximum of 10 years in prison, three years of supervised release, and a fine up to $250,000 for each count. The sentencing hearing is yet to be scheduled. Read More