WASHINGTON – Marian Hudak, a 52-year-old North Carolina resident, has been sentenced to 41 months in prison followed by three years of supervised release for committing hate crimes against a Black man and a Hispanic man. This sentence was announced following a trial that showcased Hudak’s racially motivated intimidation and physical attacks.
Assistant Attorney General Kristen Clarke emphasized the severity of the offenses, stating that racially-motivated violence is unacceptable and that Hudak’s actions, fueled by his possession of a KKK flag and Nazi paraphernalia, represent a blatant disregard for civil rights. The attacks occurred in public and private settings, including on a public street and at the victims’ homes, significantly impacting their sense of safety and well-being.
U.S. Attorney Sandra J. Hairston and FBI Special Agent in Charge Robert M. DeWitt highlighted the broader impact of Hudak’s actions on community safety and racial harmony. Evidence from the trial included instances where Hudak used racial slurs, exhibited threatening behavior towards minority individuals, and displayed hate symbols at his residence.
