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Daughter of Vicha, symbol of anti-Asian hate rallies, says verdict not true justice
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The daughter of Vicha Ratanapakdee, who was killed after being knocked to the ground by a 24-year-old man in San Francisco in 2021, said the verdict did not bring justice for her father.
Key facts
- A jury on Thursday found Antoine Watson not guilty of murder in the January 2021 attack on Vicha, who was 84 at the time
- Monthanus Ratanapakdee wrote on her Facebook, “The verdict today did not bring justice for Vicha.”
- In January 2026, Watson testified that he was in a state of confusion and anger during the unprovoked attack
- Jurors are scheduled to return on January 26 to hear arguments on aggravating factors
Summary
Monthanus Ratanapakdee wrote on her Facebook, “The verdict today did not bring justice for Vicha.”
A jury on Thursday found Antoine Watson not guilty of murder in the January 2021 attack on Vicha, who was 84 at the time. Instead, jurors convicted him of the lesser charges of involuntary manslaughter and assault.