Man accused in Los Angeles Jewish hate crime shooting agrees to plead guilty

The man accused of shooting two Jewish men in Los Angeles last year has agreed to plead guilty to hate crime and firearm charges, the Justice Department announced Tuesday.

Jamie Tran is expected to plead guilty as charged to two counts of hate crimes with intent to kill and two counts of using a firearm illegally, according to a press release. Tran is expected to receive a sentence of 35 to 40 years in prison.

“These horrific acts – motivated by poisonous, antisemitic beliefs – shocked our community,” United States Attorney Martin Estrada said in a statement. “Law enforcement will continue to work together to prevent and punish hate crimes. Our resolve remains firm, standing with our Jewish community and others to oppose acts of hate.”
PHOTO: United States Attorney E. Martin Estrada, right, on April 11, 2024.

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