Man Charged In Violent Santa Monica Attack Avoids Jail Time Through Diversion Program

CBS LA, CBS Los Angeles

Updated on: November 19, 2025

More than two and a half years ago, Christian Hornburg was attacked by a man with a metal pipe at a Santa Monica train station, and he still is suffering physically and mentally from the incident.

The man who assaulted him, Job Taylor, yelled racial slurs as he allegedly stomped on Hornburg's head. He was charged with attempted murder, assault with a deadly weapon, and hate crime enhancements – but a judge said he didn't have to stand trial.

In March, Judge Lana Kim granted Taylor diversion, saying, "The whole reason this diversion was created was in essence to treat people who have a mental health diagnosis."

Click here for the full story via CBS Los Angeles Metro

CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.