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A video of a woman assaulting an Asian man after a car accident in Los Angeles has gone viral on social media, sparking outrage and calls for her arrest. The woman, identified as Ashley Barkis, is a social media influencer and a sales manager at 24 Hour Fitness. In the video, she can be seen yelling racist remarks at the man, asking him if he has a driving license and if he is legal in the US. She also pushes him into the oncoming traffic, risking his life.

What Happened in the Video?

The video was originally posted on TikTok by @sam.anthabong, who claimed that the incident happened to a friend of his friend. He asked the viewers to spread the video so that the woman could be identified and held accountable. The video was later shared on Twitter by @rx0rcist, who also revealed the identity of the woman as Ashley Barkis.

According to Sportskeeda1, the incident reportedly took place in San Diego, where Ashley lives. She allegedly hit the car of an Asian family and then got out of her vehicle to confront them. She was seen acting aggressively and violently towards the driver, who appeared to be calm and cooperative. She also made racist comments about his ethnicity and immigration status, implying that he was not a legal citizen of the US.

At one point, she kicked him into the approaching traffic, which could have resulted in a fatal accident. The video ended with her walking away from the scene, leaving the family in shock and fear.

How Did the Internet React?

The video sparked a lot of anger and outrage among netizens, who condemned Ashley’s behavior and demanded her arrest. Many people called her a racist and a bigot, and accused her of attempted murder. They also tagged 24 Hour Fitness, her employer, and asked them to fire her for her actions.

Some people also claimed that they had personal experiences with Ashley and that she was always rude and racist to them. They shared screenshots of her Instagram account, where she goes by the name “SAVAGE”, and said that it reflected her true character.

What Did Ashley Barkis Say in Her Apology Video?

After receiving a lot of backlash, Ashley Barkis made an apology video and posted it on her Instagram account. However, she soon deleted her profile and went private. Part of the video was reposted on Twitter and TikTok by several users, who criticized her apology as insincere and unconvincing.

In the video, Ashley said that she wanted to apologize to the Asian family for any pain or grief that she might have caused them. She also said that she did not condone any form of violence or racism against anyone. However, she claimed that the video did not show the whole story and that there were some things that were taken out of context. She said that she only wanted to take proper pictures of the driver’s license, but he was not holding it properly.

She also said that she was half Filipino and that she apologized for any offense to the Asian community. However, this claim was met with skepticism and disbelief by many netizens, who said that it did not justify or excuse her racism.

Is Ashley Barkis Arrested?

As of now, there is no official confirmation on whether Ashley Barkis has been arrested or not. However, some Twitter users claim that she was later arrested. The identities of the people from the other car whom Ashley Barkis assaulted are not yet known. It is also not known whether they filed a legal complaint against her or not.

However, many people are hoping that justice will be served and that Ashley will face the consequences of her actions. They are also calling for more awareness and action against racism and hate crimes against Asian Americans, which have increased significantly during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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