Seattle prosecutors mull hate crime charge for woman who bit circle in victim’s forehead
Seattle prosecutors are investigating whether to add hate crime charges against Kamilia Chadli, who allegedly bit a one-inch circle of flesh from Diana Gonzalez's forehead. The incident occurred on September 18 after Chadli reportedly made racist and homophobic remarks toward Gonzalez. Chadli has been charged with second-degree assault and is currently detained with bail set at $150,000.
- ▪Kamilia Chadli is charged with second-degree assault for biting a one-inch diameter chunk of flesh from Diana Gonzalez's forehead.
- ▪Police reports indicate Chadli has a history of mental health and substance abuse issues and was living in a shelter near the crime scene.
- ▪The King County prosecutor's office stated that hate crime charges may be added if the evidence meets the higher burden of proof required by state law.
- ▪Gonzalez described the wound as resembling a zombie bite and noted she will have a permanent scar on her face.
- ▪Chadli was apprehended after a witness chased her and flagged down a marshal near a courthouse.
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Seattle’s city hall, seen in 2023, about a block from where the attack happened. Photograph: JHVEPhoto/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenSeattle’s city hall, seen in 2023, about a block from where the attack happened. Photograph: JHVEPhoto/Getty ImagesSeattleSeattle prosecutors mull hate crime charge for woman who bit circle in victim’s foreheadSuspect, charged with felony assault, under investigation for making racist and homophobic comments before attackUwa Ede-OsifoSat 26 Sep 2026 14.50 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA Seattle woman will need surgery for a gnarly wound, after a stranger, who called her “an inferior race”, took a bite of flesh from her forehead in a surprise attack.The incident occurred in broad daylight on 18 September when Diana Gonzalez, 36, was walking to a…
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