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Case Details
Lyft driver acquitted of federal hate crime charges for assaulting a Jewish passenger, avoiding a potential 10-year prison sentence and $250,000 fine.
Additional Notes
Driver still faces consequences for underlying battery charge. Defense argued the attack was due to a verbal insult, not hate, and driver was under psychological stress. Jury deliberated for five hours.