Summary
A video showing a 75-year-old woman being attacked in Seattle with a wooden board has sparked widespread anger. The alleged attacker, Fale Vaigalepa Pea, reportedly blinded the woman in one eye, and he has a history of being known to the police for similar assaults. The incident has brought attention to the handling of repeat offenders and public safety.
Key Facts
- A 75-year-old woman named Jeanette Marken was attacked with a wooden board in Seattle.
- The alleged attacker is Fale Vaigalepa Pea, who is 42 years old.
- The attack happened on December 5 in downtown Seattle, near Third Avenue.
- Pea has previous convictions, including for assault, dating back to 2012.
- The incident has raised questions about how law enforcement handles repeat offenders.
- Local commentators and officials are discussing the broader issues of mental health and public safety.
- The victim was left with a broken nose, a broken cheekbone, and permanent blindness in one eye.
- Bystanders helped Marken until paramedics arrived to take her to the hospital.
