Who burned Sasha?
A judge sentenced 17-year-old Richard Thomas of Oakland to seven years in prison today for setting agender teen Sasha Fleischman’s skirt on fire (inflicting second and third degree burns) while aboard an AC Transit bus last November, CBS San Francisco reports.
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Who set Sasha’s skirt on fire?
Richard Thomas
Richard Thomas was prosecuted as an adult for the attack on 19-year-old Luke “Sasha” Fleischman on Nov.
Where is Richard Thomas Oakland now?
According to Slater, Thomas has one year left on his sentence. He’s serving his time at N.A. Chaderjian Youth Correctional Facility in Stockton, where he’s earned the highest level of privileges, she said. Thomas wrote letters expressing his remorse to Fleischman, Slater said.
How long did Richard Thomas go to jail?
The court received positive reports from the Department of Juvenile Justice, according to Du Bois and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, and Judge Paul Delucchi resentenced Thomas to five years’ confinement.
How did Sasha British get burned?
The California high school senior, who is agender, suffered severe burns to the legs when another teen set Sasha’s skirt on fire aboard an AC Transit bus three weeks ago. Fleischman talked to reporters for the first time Thursday morning.
Where is Richard Thomas now Oakland?
Why did Richard Light Sasha skirt on fire?
Richard assumes Sasha is gay, and in his opinion, their skirt is “too much.” Richard thinks Sasha is some kind of “crossdresser,” and they become the target of his senseless prank (he lights Sasha’s skirt on fire while Sasha is sleeping, thinking it will only smolder a little, but the fire erupts into massive flames).
Where is Sasha from 57 bus now?
Sasha, who decided at 16 that identifying as one gender didn’t feel quite right, is now a student at MIT.
How long did Richard Thomas spend in jail?
five years
The court received positive reports from the Department of Juvenile Justice, according to Du Bois and the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office, and Judge Paul Delucchi resentenced Thomas to five years’ confinement.
What happened to Sasha on the bus?
The bus stopped. Dazed and in shock, Sasha stood and pushed through the back doors onto the street. On the video, Gale says, “You need to call an ambulance, man,” as Sasha paces outside, charred legs naked to the November chill, talking to Karl on a cellphone.
What does Sasha say when she is on fire?
Sasha’s voice is high and terrified. “I’m on fire! I’m on fire!” The flaming skirt looks unearthly, impossible. At first, Jamal howls with laughter, then, as Sasha careers toward him, he cringes and climbs onto his seat. “Everyone was running, laughing, screaming, yelling at the bus driver: ‘Stop the bus!
What did gale say to Sasha on the bus?
On the video, Gale says, “You need to call an ambulance, man,” as Sasha paces outside, charred legs naked to the November chill, talking to Karl on a cellphone. Then the driver walks to the back of the bus and kicks the tattered remnant of Sasha’s skirt through the door. “Real stupid!” he bellows, cursing at the boys.
What did Richard write to Sasha after she burned her skirt?
On Nov. 8, four days after lighting Sasha’s skirt on fire, Richard wrote the teenager a letter. “Dear Victum,” it began. “I apoligize for my actions, for the pain that I brought to you and your family. I was wrong for what I did.