Pregnant Street Vendor Shoved by Resident in Simi Valley; Hate Crime Charges Sought

Incident Overview

• 🎯 A pregnant street vendor in Simi Valley was assaulted by a resident who pushed her food cart, causing the vendor to fall.
• 🚨 The incident, captured on video, led to the resident's arrest for battery.

Vendor's Attorney Demands Hate Crime Charges

• ⚖️ The vendor's attorney is pushing for prosecutors to file hate crime charges against the resident, Julie Sanchez.
• 🗣️ Attorneys argue the attack was motivated by "pure, straight-out racism" and discrimination based on language and appearance.
• 📌 The vendor, identified as Motti, is seven months pregnant and suffered bruises to her shoulder and belly.

Resident's Allegations and Vendor's Defense

• 😠 Julie Sanchez, described by neighbors as a "neighborhood Karen," repeatedly complained about the vendor's presence, citing "property values", "public health", and lack of permits.
• ✅ Police stated that Motti was selling sealed items like ice cream and chips and, as far as they knew, was not doing anything wrong.

Legal Ramifications

• 💸 Motti plans to sue Sanchez for the humiliation and fear she experienced.
• 🏛️ Sanchez faces charges for battery, with the potential for additional charges from the DA's office.
• 🚫 Attorneys emphasized that attacking someone based on their appearance or language is unacceptable in America.