Trial in Brutal San Francisco Shoving Death of 'Grandpa Vicha' Winds Down

Trial in brutal San Francisco shoving death of 'Grandpa Vicha' winds down

Attorneys are wrapping up closing arguments in the high-profile trial of a man accused of killing an elderly San Francisco man, affectionately known as Grandpa Vicha, five years ago in a brazen attack.

Tuesday Morning Topline: Closing Arguments Happening In 'Grandpa Vicha' Murder Trial

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Closing arguments begin for 'Grandpa Vicha' murder case

Closing arguments were expected to be given Tuesday in the murder trial of the man accused of violently shoving an 84-year-old Asian man in San Francisco, ultimately killing him. The death of Vicha Ratanapakdee, also known as “Grandpa Vicha,” became a flashpoint in the push to stop Asian hate during the COVID-19 pandemic. Now, the same week a symbolic “Grandpa Vicha” mural comes down, the trial comes to a close, making it very difficult for Rata…