California man sentenced to over 4 years in prison for hate crime beating
A homeless man from California pleaded guilty in federal court this Wednesday to punching an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021.
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Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer for CBS Los Angeles. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers breaking news and crime.
Before starting his professional career, Matt attended Loyola Marymount University where he worked for the school's newspaper, The Loyolan. During his final year of college, Matt interned for the Argonaut and wrote a piece titled 8 Unspoken Rules of Being Homeless in Venice. It was nominated for the L.A. Press Club's Best Feature Award.
A homeless man from California pleaded guilty in federal court this Wednesday to punching an Asian American woman while shouting racial slurs at her in 2021.
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