By Sabrina Souza, Kristina Sgueglia, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note (6/15/26): Since this story was published, Popov was found guilty of first-degree manslaughter as a hate crime, second-degree menacing, second-degree aggravated harassment and fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon. The jury acquitted him of murder as a hate crime, according to The Associated Press. Popov