Man gets five years for attacking Connecticut’s first Muslim state rep:
- He previously pleaded guilty to felony charges of third-degree sexual assault, attempted first-degree strangulation and risk of injury to a minor. After prison, he must serve nearly 16 years of special parole, register as a sex offender and receive mental health treatment.
- While she welcomed the sentence, Khan acknowledged that the case underscores issues in the mental health system, saying she’s “glad to be in a position to have the ability to be able to do some stuff about that.”
Read the full article here
Have a news tip for The Proud Asian? Submit your news tip or article here.
