Indian techie Srinivas Kuchibhotla's killer pleads guilty to hate crime

May 22, 2018 08:31

A United States navy veteran, who is serving life in prison for killing Indian engineer Srinivas Kuchibhotla and injuring two others at a suburban Kansas City bar last year, has pleaded guilty to hate crime and firearm charges.

Adam Purinton admitted that he fatally shot Kuchibhotla in February 2017 after confronting him and another man Alok Madasani from India at Austins Bar and Grill in Olathe.

He is already serving life in prison on a state murder charge.

He faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment without the possibility of parole, which is the sentence that the prosecution and defense are jointly requesting.

Sentencing is scheduled for July 2.

"Hate crimes are acts of evil, and the Department of Justice has prioritised their zealous prosecution," said acting associate attorney General Jesse Panuccio.

In this case, Purinton embarked on a murderous rampage with clear premeditation to kill on the basis of race, color, religion, and national origin, he said.

"It was a hate crime, and he is being brought to justice. While we cannot ameliorate the irreparable harm to the victims and their families, we hope that securing this guilty plea brings them some measure of closure. And this prosecution sends a message across the nation: hate crimes will not be tolerated," Panuccio said. -- PTI

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