Man charged in hate crime assault on Asian woman was out on parole for killing his mom

The man arrested in the assault on a 65-year-old Asian woman in New York City was out on parole for killing his mother, police told CNN.

Brandon Elliot was arrested early Wednesday. Elliot was charged with two counts of second degree assault as a hate crime and on count of first degree attempted assault as a hate crime. Elliot is facing 25 years in prison in addition to "other consequences related to his lifetime parole" if convicted, Vance added. The judge ordered Elliot remain in custody. His next court date is April 5.