Man Who Attacked ‘Grandpa Vicha’ in San Francisco Is Found Not Guilty of Murder

Jan 17, 2026 - 08:00
Man Who Attacked ‘Grandpa Vicha’ in San Francisco Is Found Not Guilty of Murder
Instead, the man was convicted of lesser charges, including involuntary manslaughter, in the death of Vicha Ratanapakdee. The killing became a symbol of rising attacks against Asians during the pandemic.