San Francisco AAPI Leaders Demand Justice In 2023 Death Of Asian Woman

CBS San Francisco

April 2, 2024

One of the most disturbing trends during the pandemic was the rise in violent hate crimes directed at Asians and Pacific Islanders, and one incident is drawing a lot of scrutiny.

AAPI leaders in San Francisco said it seems obvious they're being targeted, but there is one case in particular that has some in the community wondering just how seriously the justice system is taking it.

"I was born and raised here. My family still has shops on Grant Street and Broadway Street," said SF native Hudson Liao, as he strolled through Portsmouth Square, a popular gathering place for Asian elders.

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