Household, supporters pissed off with delays in case of slain San Francisco man Vicha Ratanapakdee – NBC Bay Space

Vicha Ratanapakdee’s family protested outside the San Francisco Hall of Justice on Friday as the criminal case against the man accused of brutally killing the 84-year-old continues to be delayed.

It has been almost two and a half years since a man, Ratanapakdee, affectionately known as “Grandpa Vicha”, was violently filmed on camera.

For Monthanus Ratanapakdee, Vicha’s daughter, waiting for justice was difficult.

“I haven’t had time to grieve with my family since the day my father was killed,” she said. “I must stand up to fight for justice for my father. I have to work for the community.”

Grandpa Vicha’s attack became a flashpoint during the pandemic. It was one of several attacks on the Bay Area AAPI community.

Monthanus Ratanapakdee said it was painful to see delay after delay in the trial of Antoine Watson, the man blamed for Vicha’s death.

A court hearing on the case on Friday was unexpectedly canceled.

Monthanus said San Francisco courts need reform and she believes defense attorneys are trying to delay cases for as long as possible.

San Francisco District Attorney Brooke Jenkins released the following statement on Friday:

“We were ready to take this case to court, but the speed at which this case, like many others, moves through the criminal justice system is almost entirely controlled by the defense.”

Sergio Quintana has more in the video above.