Ma was in a coma and spent months fighting for his life. He succumbed to his injuries Dec. 31.

The attack has been deemed a homicide, and authorities are still investigating, police said Saturday.
An Asian man, 61, was struck from behind, causing him to fall to the ground, at Third Avenue and East 125th Street in New York City on April 23.

Jarrod Powell, 50, was arrested April 27 in connection with the attack. He faces multiple felony charges of attempted murder and hate crimes. Powell pleaded not guilty at his arraignment June 22.
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