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Seattle woman charged after biting forehead, hate-crime probe

By Drooid · Sep 26, 2026, 10:45 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Story summary

Kamilia Chadli (36) bit a 1-inch piece from Diana Gonzalez’s forehead in downtown Seattle on September 18, 2026.
Gonzalez suffered permanent facial scarring and will undergo skin-graft surgery in early October.
Chadli was charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and held on $150,000 bail.
Prosecutors are investigating a possible hate-crime charge against Chadli.
Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.

History

Historical Context

Matthew Shepard’s 1998 murder near Laramie, Wyoming, revealed the 1968 federal hate-crime law’s exclusion of sexual orientation and prompted legislative efforts. Congress passed the Matthew Shepard and James Byrd Jr. Hate Crimes Prevention Act on October 22 2009, signed by President Barack Obama, providing $5 million annually for investigations. The September 18 2026 Seattle assault on Diana Gonzalez is being pursued under that Act.

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Story summary

Kamilia Chadli (36) bit a 1-inch piece from Diana Gonzalez’s forehead in downtown Seattle on September 18, 2026.
Gonzalez suffered permanent facial scarring and will undergo skin-graft surgery in early October.
Chadli was charged with second-degree assault, a felony, and held on $150,000 bail.
Prosecutors are investigating a possible hate-crime charge against Chadli.
Her arraignment is scheduled for Monday, September 28, 2026.

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