Suspects in alleged hate crime against Sikh man plead not guilty

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Two men suspected in a hate crime against a Sikh man in December have entered not guilty pleas.

Alexis Mendoza, 17, and 22-year-old Daniel Wilson face numerous charges of beating the 68-year-old man and hitting him with a car. Alexis Mendoza, 17, and 22-year-old Daniel Wilson face numerous charges of beating the 68-year-old man and hitting him with a car. Mendoza is being charged as an adult.

FBI agents worked with Fresno Police to collect the evidence against the pair. Detectives believe the two targeted Amrik Singh Bal because of his Middle Eastern appearance.

Mendoza faces 13-years if convicted and Wilson faces up to eight years.