Convicted road rage attacker wears blackface in racially-charged courtroom rant (aka Mr. Miyagi goes pineapple Soul Man)

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"Blackface on, blackface off."

https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2019/07/02/convicted-road-rage-attacker-wears-blackface-racially-charged-courtroom-rant/

HONOLULU (HawaiiNewsNow) - An Oahu man who was recently convicted for his role in a violent road rage incident in 2016 delivered a bizarre, racially-charged rant during a sentencing hearing on Monday — while wearing blackface.

In March, Mark Char was found guilty of attempted murder and assault following a triple stabbing on the H-1 Freeway nearly three years ago.

Char was accused of stabbing the victims following a road rage confrontation, though he testified during the trial that he acted in self-defense. One of the victims was stabbed five times and was taken to a hospital in critical condition following the attack.

On Monday, during what was supposed to be a routine sentencing hearing, Char lashed out, taking aim at both his lawyer and the judge in the case during a nearly three-minute long speech.

In it, he called his court-appointed attorney “incompetent” and claimed he was not given a fair trial in Judge Todd Eddins’ “kangaroo” court ― but it was his appearance, and not his words, that first garnered the attention of those involved in the proceedings.

Char was wheeled into the courtroom wearing standard orange inmate fatigues, but his head appeared to have been intentionally darkened. A law enforcement source tells Hawaii News Now that Char is believed to have used a black-colored permanent marker to pull off the offensive look, which dates back to minstrel shows of the early 19th century.

“Now this kangaroo court is trying to give me a life sentence for me trying to protect and defend myself against the attack from three guys ― in essence, treating me like a black man,” Char said in his statement.

“So today, I’m going to be a black man,” he added.

Char ― who is not black ― drew Judge Eddins’ ire for his appearance.

“This continues a pattern of disruptive behavior designed to undermine the administration of justice,” the judge said.

Eddins subsequently sentenced Char to life in prison with the possibility of parole, based on prosecutors’ recommendations.

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[Fuck Tim Beck 3,855]

yeah, he looks really Charred in that pic. 

[Armybrat 41,037]

Well, he certainly charred his bridges with that court.

[Larry T. Spider 1,747]

Dude is never going to use Charmin ever again. Only sandpaper.

[Pato del Muerto 52,960]

So after court, he went back to prison with permanent marker on his face?  Recipe for success. 

[Lat22 4,053]

Totes hilar.

[DigglerontheHoof 21,326]

On 7/4/2019 at 1:07 PM, Pato del Muerto said:

So after court, he went back to prison with permanent marker on his face?  Recipe for success. 

Yeah, not sure he thought that through.

[MissingInAction 25,328]

He had better request solitary PDQ.

[Jkwellborn 6,896]

Looks like he sells Mogwai

[Armybrat 41,037]

Maybe he can just get himself prison tattooed black. Won’t help his tiny dick though.

[Nivek 17,078]

I am surprised that ended badly. Seems like a stable guy.

[po elvis 2,097]

somehow though he took 20 strokes off his golf game.

[TwiceHorn 31,705]

Life for agg assault/attempted murder?

[Deej 77,293]

Orange is the new blackface.

[idigTexas 2,297]

On 7/4/2019 at 1:07 PM, Pato del Muerto said:

So after court, he went back to prison with permanent marker on his face?  Recipe for success. 

Have you ever been to Hawaii?  I suspect he doesn't see many people of color in RL, even in prison.  If he serves time in another state, then sure, he may have some concerns. 

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11 minutes ago, idigTexas said:

Have you ever been to Hawaii?  I suspect he doesn't see many people of color in RL

[idigTexas 2,297]

"Not many" is not "none."

[Steel Shank 9,440]

Now he won't be the last one selected in the basketball games.

[Armybrat 41,037]

Fake subscriber to the Financial Times.

[MissingInAction 25,328]

Grey slacks just werent available in holding.

[HRSchenker 2,293]

They say that your name is your destiny...