- John Richards, from San Diego, was convicted of a hate crime and battery after pleading guilty in court.
- The incident occurred on August 26, 2022, when Richards, found intoxicated and exposing himself on a sidewalk, directed racial insults and threats toward an Asian American police officer.
- Richards escalated the situation by hitting and attempting to kick the officer while being handcuffed.
- Richards was sentenced to 141 days in custody, with 60 days in an in-patient residential treatment program, and one year of probation. Read More