Sasha’s Life
What pronouns does Sasha prefer?
They/them
What city does Richard live in?
Oakland, California
What mode of transportation did the incident occur on?
A city bus (57 Bus)
True or False: Richard was tried as a juvenile
False
Sasha attended which private high school?
Maybeck High School
Who was the school compliance officer that mentored Richard?
Kaprice Wilson
What article of clothing did Richard set on fire?
Sasha’s skirt
How many years was Richard sentenced to before his reduction?
7 years
What was Sasha's birth name?
Luke
What tragic event deeply affected Richard before the incident?
The murder of his friend Skeet
What time of day did the attack happen?
Around 4:52 P.M.
What alternative form of justice was suggested for Richard?
Restorative justice
What name did Sasha’s friend Andrew go by before transitioning?
Samantha
Why did Richard struggle with trusting others?
He was robbed at gunpoint and lost his coat, wallet, shoes, and phone.
Who encouraged Richard to commit the act?
His cousin Lloyd and a friend, Jamal
Why did the public get angry at Richard's mom during the trial?
She mentioned that the attack was a joke
Name two aspects of Sasha’s identity aside from being agender.
Gray-cupiosexual, Quoiromantic, Vegan
What was Richard’s reasoning when he first explained his actions on the bus to the police officers?
He said he was joking around and said he is "homophobic".
Why was the attack on Sasha initially labeled as a hate crime?
Investigators believed Richard’s actions were motivated by bias against Sasha’s gender identity, especially after he told police he was "homophobic." The fact that Sasha was wearing a skirt was seen as a factor in why they were targeted.
What actions did Richard take in juvenile detention that contributed to his sentence being reduced?
Richard demonstrated good behavior, participated in educational programs, and took on work responsibilities. His progress reports were positive, and Sasha’s family advocated for his rehabilitation rather than strict punishment, leading to his sentence being reduced from 7 years to 5 years.