Seattle prosecutors mull hate crime charge for woman who bit circle in victim’s forehead
Summary
A Seattle woman was attacked in broad daylight by another woman who bit a circle out of her forehead and made racist and homophobic insults. The suspect is charged with second-degree assault, and prosecutors are considering adding a hate crime charge.Key Facts
- The victim, Diana Gonzalez, was walking to a store when the attack happened on September 18.
- The attacker, Kamilia Chadli, threw a food wrapper at Gonzalez, then called her “an inferior race” and used a homophobic slur.
- Chadli spat on Gonzalez, dragged her to the ground, and bit a 1-inch circle of flesh from her forehead.
- Police found a piece of Gonzalez’s flesh that Chadli spat out.
- Chadli was living in a shelter nearby and has a history of mental health and substance abuse issues.
- A witness chased Chadli, leading to her arrest and bail set at $150,000.
- Chadli faces second-degree assault charges; prosecutors are reviewing evidence to possibly add a hate crime charge.
- The victim said she will have a permanent scar from the attack.
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