Suspect in shooting of 2 Jewish men in LA pleads not guilty
A man who allegedly shot and wounded two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last month has pleaded not guilty to federal hate crimes
By AP News
Published - Mar 09, 2023, 05:40 PM ET
Last Updated - Jun 22, 2023, 05:03 PM EDT
LOS ANGELES (AP) — A man who allegedly shot and wounded two Jewish men as they left synagogues in Los Angeles last month pleaded not guilty Thursday to federal hate crimes, authorities said.
The shootings Feb. 15 and Feb. 16 brought fear into LA's Jewish community after officials said the victims were targeted because they wore clothing that identified their faith, including black coats and head coverings. Both survived the violence.
Jaime Tran, 28, is charged with two counts of hate crimes and two counts of using, carrying and discharging a firearm during and in relation to a crime of violence.
He entered his not-guilty plea Thursday in federal court. He remains held without bail.