Man Convicted of Hate Crime for Knife Attack on Black Couple in Ventura

George Pierce, 72, was convicted of hate crimes for a racially motivated attack on a Black couple in Ventura. - Pierce yelled racial slurs and threatened to kill the male victim.

- He kicked and body-slammed a business door, then stabbed at it with a knife. - The victims called 911 and police arrested Pierce, who was on probation.

- He faces up to seven years in prison at sentencing on June 4, 2026. The verdict sends a strong message against racially motivated violence in Ventura County.