Hate Crime Charges Filed Against Trio Accused Of Attack That Left Pompano Beach Man Blind

Miami FL

14 April, 2022

6:38 PM

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By Karli Barnett, CBS Miami April 14, 2022 Three people are facing hate crime charges after the Broward State Attorney's Office says they attacked a man due to his sexual orientation. The State Attorney's Office says on August 6, 2021, the 31-year-old man, who is not being identified after invoking Marsy's Law, was beaten so badly he is now permanently blind. Yevhen Makarenko, Oleh Makarenko and Inna Makarenko were all previously charged with attempted murder, burglary battery and kidnapping in relation to the alleged crime. CBS Local Digital Media personalizes the global reach of CBS-owned and operated television and radio stations with a local perspective.