Local St. Louis news said it was not a hate crime because the victim was not called a name, like "fag" or "whitey". Furthermore, it is "misdemeanor assault"...which is defined as "creating fear on the part of the victim". The thug created more than fear--he hit him repeatedly! "Creating fear" is getting your fists up.
If you want to stay safe, boycott St. Louis. BTW, no one on the train called the police or 911. Lucky someone took the video.