Trial begins for suspect accused of killing a massage worker in 2022 [Video]

A jury was selected, opening statements were made and evidence was looked over to be shown to the jury. This story not only left a mark on the community, but highlighted the horror Asian American business owners have had to live. Fear — it’s an answer I got too many times when asking Asian American business owners about their experience owning a business in New Mexico. The owner of Koda Bakery was so afraid that she wouldn’t go on camera saying her business is constantly targeted and she feels helpless.Filmmaker Charlie Minn made a documentary in 2023 called “I Hate Asians,” which highlights violence against the Asian American community.”I use to live in Albuquerque, I use to work on the news there, it’s one of my favorite cities, but let’s be real here, there’s too many criminals living there ruining it for innocent people and families,” Minn said.Recent numbers from …