Banana peel thrower says Chappelle insulted him at police station [View all]
The Santa Fe man who is going to trial for throwing a banana peel at black comic Dave Chappelle says the comedian confronted him at the police station after the show, accused him of being a racist and hurled profanities at him and his mother.
Christian Englander, 31, the self-described eccentric and performance artist who threw the peel during a March performance by Chappelle at the Lensic Performing Arts Center, is charged with battery and disturbing the peace — petty misdemeanors that each carry a jail sentence of up to six months and a possible fine of $500.
Jury selection in the case is set for Sept. 23, but Englander said Monday that he would like to arrange a plea deal.
The case has taken on racial overtones and attracted widespread attention on social media sites because Chappelle accused Englander of committing a racist act by throwing the banana peel at him while he was onstage.
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