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Watch: Trump Supporter and Man He Sucker Punched at a Rally Embraced in a Forgiving Hug
Watch: Trump Supporter and Man He Sucker Punched at a Rally Embraced in a Forgiving Hug
The gesture inspired applause in the court room.
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Back in March, when the presidential campaigns were starting to heat up, Black activist Rakeem Jones was punched in the face by John McGraw, a Trump supporter, at a rally
McGraw, 79, was then charged with assault and battery, disorderly conduct and communicating a threat.
On Wednesday, McGraw pleaded no contest in the courtroom, where Jones was also present. The defense team argued that the assault was not racially motivated, and McGraw offered a direct apology to Jones.
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The two shared a moment in court where McGraw offered his hand in an apology
The judge sentenced McGraw to 12 months unsupervised probation.
- Some are not satisfied with the apology or the low sentence for McGraw
- While most people commend Jones for being an example for the entire country
- However, Jones felt proud about what he did and said it wasn't done for applause it was done 'for us'
(Photo: WRAL-TV)
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