. it was an unprovoked attack. to be attacked by someone is really scary. i hope that the woman is doing well and that she gets the treatment and care that she deserves. reporter: they said that he suffers from mental health issues. his response in court was a genuine and he feels a deep sadness. reporter: the suspect has been charged with multiple crimes. the prosecutor read a statement written by the victim giving voice to her fear and hope that the judge would keep her attacker behind bars. sea to have the constant fear of walking through those tunnels and getting followed and attacked. no one should have to go through what i went through. took the suspect will be back in court on may 25th. the district attorney s office wanted to send a message describing hate crimes is a double offenses. against the victim in the community as a whole. devin fehely, kpix 5. nobel for a suspect accused in an early attack against a elderly asian man. the ruling came down just a fe