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Report: Orange County Hate Crimes Against Asian-Americans Up 1,200%
Hate crimes against Asian-Americans are up across the Southland, according to the Center For The Study Of Hate And Extremism.
February 25, 2021
SANTA ANA (CBSLA) – Orange County leaders are vowing to crack down on anti-Asian hate incidents. Since the pandemic began, these crimes are up by an estimated 1,200% in the area, according to the Center For The Study Of Hate And Extremism.
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“We are aggressively pursuing and will prosecute those that engage in hate crimes,” said Todd Spitzer, the district attorney of Orange County. “We are unapologetic and we are aggressive.”
Hate crimes against Asian-Americans are up 115% in Los Angeles County.
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