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Yahoo
21-05-2025
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Road rage suspect who attacked Asian mom, daughter is assaulted by inmates in Hawaii
[Source] Serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak, 38, who allegedly attacked an Asian American mother and daughter in Honolulu earlier this month, is back behind bars at the Halawa Correctional Facility following hospitalization after being beaten by fellow inmates. Catch up The road rage incident occurred on May 7 when Diane Ung's 18-year-old daughter was reportedly attempting to parallel park on Halekauwila Street with her 7-month-old daughter in the backseat. 'This guy just comes zooming down, maybe about 40 to 50 in a 25-mile-per-hour zone. And my daughter just sticks her head out the window and says, 'slow down,'' Ung told KHON 2. Surveillance video shows a Tesla making a U-turn before its male driver approached the vehicle, reached through the window and punched Ung's daughter in her jaw area. Ung, who intervened by throwing coffee at the driver, also told KABC that 'he came running across the street, struck me like a Superman punch right inside my face,' resulting in a gash that required eight stitches. Trending on NextShark: Arrest and assault Honolulu police arrested Radimak on May 8 at an apartment on Ala Wai Boulevard, charging him with unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and two counts of assault. His bail was set at $100,000, and he was additionally arrested on a no-bail parole revocation warrant. Radimak, however, sustained injuries to his face and torso after being allegedly assaulted by fellow inmates in a housing unit at the Halawa facility on May 12. A photo making rounds on social media shows him in a wheelchair with facial bruises. Trending on NextShark: Criminal history Radimak was released from California prison last August after serving less than a year of a five-year sentence for multiple road rage attacks across Southern California. He is now being held at the Halawa facility instead of jail due to his status as a convicted felon and parole violator in California's correctional system. Radimak is scheduled for arraignment on Thursday and will be extradited to California only after serving any sentences in Hawaii if convicted, authorities said. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Road rage suspect who attacked Asian mom, daughter is assaulted by inmates in Hawaii
[Source] Serial road rage suspect Nathaniel Radimak, 38, who allegedly attacked an Asian American mother and daughter in Honolulu earlier this month, is back behind bars at the Halawa Correctional Facility following hospitalization after being beaten by fellow inmates. Catch up The road rage incident occurred on May 7 when Diane Ung's 18-year-old daughter was reportedly attempting to parallel park on Halekauwila Street with her 7-month-old daughter in the backseat. 'This guy just comes zooming down, maybe about 40 to 50 in a 25-mile-per-hour zone. And my daughter just sticks her head out the window and says, 'slow down,'' Ung told KHON 2. Surveillance video shows a Tesla making a U-turn before its male driver approached the vehicle, reached through the window and punched Ung's daughter in her jaw area. Ung, who intervened by throwing coffee at the driver, also told KABC that 'he came running across the street, struck me like a Superman punch right inside my face,' resulting in a gash that required eight stitches. Trending on NextShark: Arrest and assault Honolulu police arrested Radimak on May 8 at an apartment on Ala Wai Boulevard, charging him with unauthorized entry into a motor vehicle and two counts of assault. His bail was set at $100,000, and he was additionally arrested on a no-bail parole revocation warrant. Radimak, however, sustained injuries to his face and torso after being allegedly assaulted by fellow inmates in a housing unit at the Halawa facility on May 12. A photo making rounds on social media shows him in a wheelchair with facial bruises. Trending on NextShark: Criminal history Radimak was released from California prison last August after serving less than a year of a five-year sentence for multiple road rage attacks across Southern California. He is now being held at the Halawa facility instead of jail due to his status as a convicted felon and parole violator in California's correctional system. Radimak is scheduled for arraignment on Thursday and will be extradited to California only after serving any sentences in Hawaii if convicted, authorities said. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Trending on NextShark: Subscribe here now! Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
Yahoo
21-05-2025
- Yahoo
Former Shen Yun dancers sue over alleged forced child labor, abuse
[Source] Two former dancers have filed a federal lawsuit against Shen Yun Performing Arts — the U.S.-based classical Chinese dance company known for its colorful stage performances and spiritual messaging — alleging that the organization subjected them to forced child labor, emotional abuse and brutal working conditions while they were minors. Filed in the Southern District of New York last month, the lawsuit names Shen Yun, its affiliated Fei Tian Academy of the Arts and Falun Gong founder Li Hongzhi as defendants. The plaintiffs, Sun Zan, 32, and Cheng Qing Ling, 28 — both originally from New Zealand — claim they were recruited as teenagers and endured years of physical and emotional mistreatment while living under strict control at the group's compound in upstate New York. Life inside the company According to the lawsuit, Sun joined Shen Yun at age 15 and Cheng at 13. They allege they were forced into intensive 15-hour training days six days a week, received little or no pay and had limited access to education. Dancers were allegedly compelled to perform through injuries and illness and were discouraged from seeking medical care. Trending on NextShark: The complaint describes a culture of fear in which strict obedience was enforced. Cheng said she spent five years in 'survival mode,' afraid of making mistakes. Sun recalled being forced into extreme stretches that caused internal bleeding and muscle tears, leaving him in 'extreme pain for several weeks.' Pattern of previous allegations The new complaint echoes a similar lawsuit filed in November 2024 by former dancer Chang Chun-Ko, who said she was recruited as a child and subjected to psychological pressure and coercive control. 'I started dancing for Shen Yun when I was only 13. From the outset, they showed me how cruel they could be towards those who disobeyed their authority. Thus, I knew I couldn't leave without suffering dire consequences,' she told Berger Montague. Trending on NextShark: Her claims are consistent with findings from a 2024 New York Times investigation, which reported incidents of emotional abuse and untreated injuries among Shen Yun performers. Organizational response Shen Yun, which was founded in 2006 and is affiliated with the spiritual movement Falun Gong, has denied the accusations, saying it 'operates with integrity' and is 'committed to upholding the highest artistic and ethical standards.' The company said it does not exploit dancers or restrict access to medical care. Trending on NextShark: Carol Merchasin, the plaintiffs' attorney, said the lawsuit seeks accountability for the treatment her clients allegedly endured. She emphasized the vulnerability of children placed in isolated, high-pressure environments. The case remains pending in federal court with no trial date scheduled. Trending on NextShark: This story is part of The Rebel Yellow Newsletter — a bold weekly newsletter from the creators of NextShark, reclaiming our stories and celebrating Asian American voices. Subscribe free to join the movement. If you love what we're building, consider becoming a paid member — your support helps us grow our team, investigate impactful stories, and uplift our community. Subscribe here now! Trending on NextShark: Download the NextShark App: Want to keep up to date on Asian American News? Download the NextShark App today!
