Homophobe On Attack In NYC's Oldest Gay Bar Pleads Guilty and Gets Sentenced
A parolee who admitted to a hate-crime attack at one of New York City's oldest gay bars says he had no hatred in his heart.
But Frederick Giunta (JUHN'-tah) said he accepted his guilt as he was sentenced Wednesday to 3 1/2 years in prison for the October attack at Julius.
A 1966 "sip-in" at Julius helped start the gay-rights movement.
The 45-year-old Giunta may face more prison time for violating parole. Parole officials didn't immediately return a call.
Giunta pleaded guilty last month to hate-crime assault and attempted robbery. Authorities say he grabbed at a man's wallet and hit him at another bar, then went to Julius and made anti-gay and racist remarks while punching a bartender there.
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