A homeless man accused of attacking an Asian American woman during a broad daylight hate crime assault in New York City had been arrested at least 17 times prior, sources said Tuesday, as the Big Apple’s top cop slams the lenient treatment of repeat criminals for "putting New Yorkers at risk." New York State Assembly Member Yuh-Line Niou shared video of the attack on Twitter and said the victim was conscious and alert. Police were nearby at the time of the attack and quickly arrested Wright, who lives in a homeless shelter, authorities said. "People that are arrested multiple, multiple, multiple times and released." Shea said Wright has been arrested eight times in the past year alone and has been accused of "randomly assaulting people" and "setting fires."

Source: Fox News June 01, 2021 16:41 UTC