NYPD makes arrest in assault of 61-year-old Asian man

[Omaha Steve]

Source: CNN

By Kristina Sgueglia and Nicole Chavez,

(CNN)A man has been arrested in connection with the case of a 61-year-old Asian man who was attacked last week in New York, police said.

Jarrod Powell, 49, was detained early Tuesday morning and the NYPD recommends that he faces two counts of felony assault, the NYPD said. It's unclear whether Powell has retained an attorney.

Police previously said the victim was approached from behind on an East Harlem corner Friday, struck in the back and, after he fell to the ground, kicked in the head multiple times.

The incident was being investigated as a possible hate crime, the NYPD said. CNN has reached out to the police department asking why hate crime charges were not pursued and whether its hate crimes task force is still investigating the case.



Police had released a photo of a suspect in the assault on Asian man Friday.


Read more: https://www.cnn.com/2021/04/27/us/asian-man-attack-new-york-arrest/index.html

[Hugh_Lebowski]

1. An important reminder that racism can appear in all skin colors (nt)

[mahina]

14. Every time to catch one of these guys we have to use the opportunity

To find out where this messaging is coming from in their communities and root it out. It’s fucking poison and somebody is dishing it up

[apnu]

15. Racism equals prejudice + power.

Everybody had prejudice. Everybody can hate. Not everybody has the power to act on it.

But yes, skin color is not a requirement for racism. it happens to be white people, at the moment, in general. But it could be any human being. We are all the same species, no matter what our skin or hair color differences are.

[George II]

2. Great news. While awaiting his first court appearance, they should chain him to a bed or chair....

....in the hospital room where his victim is still in a coma. Force him to see what he did.

[ripcord]

3. Only two counts of felony assault?

[George II]

11. Just preliminary charges. They'll probably upgrade as the case proceeds.

[rollin74]

4. good. he deserves a lengthy prison sentence

[Devil Child]

5. I hope the authorities thorw everything they have against this hate-criminal

The video captured an attempted murder IMO, not an assault warranting only two felonies.

[SunSeeker]

6. Exactly. He was stomping on the victim's head as the victim was unconscious on the sidewalk.

It was clear he wanted him dead. And he may yet get his wish. The victim is in very had shape at the hospital in a coma.

[Jedi Guy]

7. Also very surprised they're not pursuing attempted murder charges.

If stomping on someone's head repeatedly while they're down isn't attempted murder, I dunno what is. Particularly when that someone is an elder. Perhaps the DA will consider upgrading the charges.

[bluestarone]

8. Hoping that the investigation is STILL going on!

Needs to be charged with hate crime attempted MURDER!

[Evolve Dammit]

9. Cheap shot gutless coward. nt

[YoshidaYui]

10. Throw the DAMN book at him

federal hate crimes included.

[Princess Turandot]

12. FYI He's been charged with attempted murder and 2 counts of Assault as a Hate Crime...

Link to tweet

[BeyondGeography]

13. Over 15 priors including many assaults going back to 1988

Can we say goodbye for good now?

Powell has a lengthy and violent arrest record. In January 25, 1998, he kidnapped 23-year-old woman from an apartment on Staten Island, took her to another location and sexually assaulted her. He was charged with kidnapping, unlawful imprisonment, sexual misconduct, sex assault.

https://abc7ny.com/jarrod-powell-yao-pan-ma-nyc-crime-hate/10552566/

Two years after that he was back on the streets. GMAFB.