Delaware man Sean Wiley is facing a hate crime charge after he groped and assaulted Gay Pride Festival goers.
On August 11, 31-year-old Wiley was causing trouble at the Delaware Pride Festival, according to Philadelphia’s 6ABC. While drunk, Wiley shouted slurs at festival attendees before groping a 31-year-old man and a 46-year-old woman at the festival.
Wiley then punched a 62-year-old old festival goer in the mouth. Witnesses called over nearby police who discovered the man bleeding. Wiley then tried to punch an officer, and was then quickly arrested.
Initially, Wiley was charged with 3 counts of Offensive Touching, 3rd Degree Assault, Menacing, Disorderly Conduct, Public Intoxication, Trespass 3rd Degree, and a felony charge of Resisting Arrest.
After investigating the situation more, police obtained a warrant on August 16 to add on a Hate Crime charge to Wiley’s case.
While Wiley initially was sent to the James T. Vaughn Correctional Center, he has now been released on $4,400 bond.
He is expected to return for his first court hearing soon.
h/t: 6ABC
