Esteban Esono-Asue, 38, was sentenced to 26 to 29 years in prison after stabbing two teenage tourists from Paraguay at Grand Central Terminal. Prosecutors reported that he scratched a woman's neck before using a knife to stab a 16-year-old girl and a 14-year-old girl. The victims survived despite serious injuries. District Attorney Alvin Bragg stated the need for safety among all transit users. Esono-Asue's motive remains unclear, but he made derogatory remarks before the attack, classified as hate crimes initially.
On Christmas Day 2023, Esteban Esono-Asue stabbed two teenage tourists from Paraguay at Grand Central Terminal, leading to his conviction and a sentence of over 26 years.
Prosecutors detailed how Esono-Asue first scratched a woman's neck and then stabbed a 16-year-old girl in the back and a 14-year-old girl in the leg.
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg emphasized that commuters and tourists in New York City must feel safe while using public transit, vowing to hold violent offenders accountable.
Witnesses reported that prior to the stabbings, Esono-Asue made derogatory comments about white people, suggesting possible hate crime motivations behind the attack.
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