{"id":2082335,"date":"2023-10-28T13:29:01","date_gmt":"2023-10-28T17:29:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-pleads-guilty-to-intimidating-demonstrators-at-stop-asian-hate-rally\/"},"modified":"2023-10-28T13:31:30","modified_gmt":"2023-10-28T17:31:30","slug":"man-pleads-guilty-to-intimidating-demonstrators-at-stop-asian-hate-rally","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-pleads-guilty-to-intimidating-demonstrators-at-stop-asian-hate-rally\/","title":{"rendered":"Man admits to intimidating protesters at &#8216;Stop Asian Hate&#8217; rally."},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fman-pleads-guilty-to-intimidating-demonstrators-at-stop-asian-hate-rally%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2082335&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><blockquote>\n<h2>Man Pleads Guilty to Disrupting &#8220;Stop Asian Hate&#8221; Rally<\/h2>\n<p>A Diamond Bar \u200bman, Steve Lee Dominguez, pleaded guilty on the third day of trial to a federal charge for disrupting \u2063a &#8220;Stop Asian Hate&#8221;\u2063 rally in Los Angeles. \u200bHe deliberately \u200cran a red light, \u200dblocked the path of demonstrators, and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/attack-on-larry-elder-a-hate-crime-says-democratic-sheriff\/\" title=\"Attack On Larry Elder A \u2018Hate Crime,\u2019 Says Democratic Sheriff\">yelled racial epithets<\/a> at them.<\/p>\n<p>Dominguez, 57, pleaded \u2063guilty to one felony count of bias-motivated\u200b interference \u2064with federally protected activities. He was initially\u200b facing two counts\u200b of the\u200d <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/man-pleads-guilty-to-intimidating-demonstrators-at-stop-asian-hate-rally\/\" title=\"Man admits to intimidating protesters at 'Stop Asian Hate' rally.\">federal\u200b civil rights charge<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>U.S. District Judge Otis D. Wright II has scheduled a sentencing hearing for \u2063May 6, where Dominguez could face up to one year in prison. He has been free on a $30,000 bond since his arrest in\u200d May 2022.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<div class=\"shortcode\">\n<div class=\"border-comp-divider mb-4 mr-4 w-full max-w-[500px] border px-5 py-4 text-[16px] leading-[20px] text-[#262626] md:float-left\" id=\"in_article_related_stories\">\n<h2 class=\"mb-3 font-sans text-[16px] font-semibold uppercase leading-[19px] text-[#2F2F2F]\">Related Stories<\/h2>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/police-describe-break-in-at-studio-city-home-as-hate-crime-5517547?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Police Describe Break-In at Studio City \u200dHome\u200b as Hate \u200dCrime<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/26\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/police-describe-break-in-at-studio-city-home-as-hate-crime-5517547?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"mb-4 flex gap-2\">\n<div class=\"grow\">\n<div class=\"mb-1 line-clamp-4 sm:line-clamp-3\">\n          <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/suspect-arrested-in-body-of-man-found-inside-drum-on-malibu-beach-5518303?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><\/p>\n<h3 class=\"text-sm sm:text-base\">Suspect Arrested in Body of Man Found Inside Drum on Malibu \u200bBeach<\/h3>\n<p>          <\/a>\n        <\/div>\n<div class=\"text-comp-caption text-[14px] leading-[18px]\">10\/27\/2023<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"shrink-0 basis-[70px] sm:basis-[120px]\">\n        <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/us\/suspect-arrested-in-body-of-man-found-inside-drum-on-malibu-beach-5518303?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\">\n          <picture><source type=\"image\/webp\" https:><\/source><source type=\"image\/jpeg\" https:><\/source>\n          <\/picture>\n        <\/a>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>According to the plea agreement, during the\u2064 rally in Diamond Bar on March 21, 2021, Dominguez shouted racial slurs at the demonstrators,\u200d telling them to &#8220;Go back to China!&#8221; He then intentionally drove through a red light, made an illegal U-turn, and blocked the path of several rally participants who were lawfully \u200ccrossing the street.<\/p>\n<p>The rally\u200b aimed to protest the rise in hate crimes and incidents against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders, \u200bincluding the recent murders of \u2062six Asian\u2064 American\u2064 women\u2064 in Atlanta. 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It \u200bprovided a platform\u2063 for individuals\u200b to condemn such acts of \u200bhate\u2063 and promote unity and understanding among communities.<\/p>\n<p>However, the actions\u200c of Dominguez served as a stark reminder of the ongoing challenges \u200cfaced by\u2064 Asian communities in the fight against hate and discrimination. It is disheartening to see individuals\u200c resorting to such intolerant \u200bbehavior, disrupting peaceful gatherings and\u2063 spreading racial slurs.<\/p>\n<p>The guilty plea from Dominguez represents a step towards\u2063 justice for the affected individuals and sends\u200c a strong message that such acts will not be tolerated. By holding Dominguez accountable for his actions, it\u2064 serves as a deterrent for others\u2063 who might\u2064 be inclined to engage in similar disruptive behavior.<\/p>\n<p>It is \u200dessential\u200d for society as a whole to\u200b denounce such acts of hate and work towards creating an inclusive and accepting environment for \u200ball. Respect \u2063for diversity and the rejection of prejudice are fundamental values that should be upheld and promoted\u2064 by everyone.<\/p>\n<p>This case emphasizes the need for continuous efforts to address hate crimes and discrimination, educate communities about the \u200cconsequences of such actions, and \u2064work towards fostering unity and embracing diversity. Only through collective action can\u2063 we \u2064create a society where\u2063 everyone\u2063 feels safe, respected, and valued.<\/p>\n<p>As the sentencing hearing approaches,\u2062 it is imperative that justice is served, and the severity of the crime \u2064is acknowledged. The court&#8217;s decision will not only determine the \u2062fate of Dominguez\u2063 but will also\u2064 serve as a statement against hate and bigotry.<\/p>\n<p>It is important for communities to stand together \u200din solidarity, \u2063supporting the victims and advocating for justice. The \u2062&#8221;Stop Asian Hate&#8221; rally was a powerful\u200c symbol of unity, and it is \u200cessential to continue\u200b the momentum of such movements to bring about positive change and ensure a safer future\u200d for all.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>A man from Diamond Bar, Steve Lee Dominguez, pleaded guilty on the third day of trial to a federal charge for disrupting a &#8220;Stop Asian Hate&#8221; rally. He intentionally ran a red light, blocked the demonstrators, and hurled racial slurs at them. 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