Police: Man attacked Asian woman, believing she was white, over anti-Asian hate crimes
Man faces hate crime charge in attack on Asian woman he allegedly believed was white
By KCAL/KCBS Staff | April 13, 2021 at 9:01 PM MST - Updated April 13 at 9:09 PM
LAKE FOREST, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - A California man faces a hate crime charge after allegedly kidnapping an Asian woman, believing she was white, with the intent to sexually assault her. Detectives say he sought retaliation for anti-Asian hate crimes.
Michael Sangbong Rhee, 37, was arrested Thursday night at his home. He later posted a $100,000 bond and was released from jail.