John Thomas McNeil, 41, was charged with hate crime offenses after allegedly assaulting another driver while shouting racial slurs during a road rage incident on March 16. Following a minor traffic confrontation at a red light, McNeil aggressively pursued the victim to his driveway, where he confronted and assaulted him. The Middlesex District Attorney emphasized the need to hold individuals accountable for racially motivated violence, stating it poses risks to both individuals and communities. McNeil, who fled the scene, was apprehended and arraigned with bail set at $500.
"In Middlesex County we are committed to appropriately charging and holding accountable those who threaten and assault others because of their race or ethnicity, such random violence, especially when coupled with hate, is extraordinarily dangerous, to individuals and to our communities."
"The incident occurred March 16 when McNeil and another driver were stopped at a red light on Route 16. After McNeil did not start driving, the other driver beeped his horn, leading to a series of aggressive actions by McNeil."
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