The New York man who was caught on video punching an elderly Asian woman more than 100 times earlier this year has pleaded guilty to a hate crime charge, officials say.
Tammel Esco, 42, pleaded guilty to first-degree assault as a hate crime, a violent felony, theIn a plea deal, he will be sentenced on Nov. 29 to 17½ years in state prison and five years of post-release supervision, the statement said.
He approached her from behind as she entered her apartment building on Riverdale Avenue in Yonkers, knocked her to the ground, punched her more than 100 times in and around her head, repeatedly stomped on her body and spat on her, the district attorney’s office said. Esco lived in the same building as his victim, and police said he has a criminal record and previously served time for assault,Esco was being represented by the Westchester Legal Aid Society, which NBC News has asked for comment.
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