A New Jersey man whose racist rant and subsequent arrest went viral has been ordered by a judge to remain in jail, the New York Post reports.
Edward Cagney Mathews, arrested July 5 as protesters gathered outside his home, was charged with three counts of harassment with the purpose to intimidate a person based on race. He was later charged with additional counts, including weapons and drug violations.
"This is not Africa … or wherever the f–k you were," video shows Mathews saying. He also repeatedly used the N-word and "monkey."
According to Assistant Prosecutor Jamie Hutchinson, Mathews started harassing homeowners association board members of color more than a year ago by smashing a neighbor's car with a rock and smearing it with fecal matter.
The judge noted that Mathews' 20 prior convictions played a role in his decision.
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