A Filipino-American mother and her son were the latest victims of a racially-motivated attack in the United States.
Cecille Martinez-Lai was with her 24-year-old son Thursday afternoon last week when they were harassed and physically assaulted by three suspects — one female and two males — in New York City.
As seen on the CCTV footage released by the New York Police District , the suspects then got out of their vehicle and one of them punched Cecille. "We stand in solidarity with Cecille and her family during difficult time. Within our role as elected officials, we remain firmly committed to combating hate and bigotry in all its form and ensuring that everyone is our community is treated with respect, dignity, and kindness," they said.
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