The black attorney for the man accused of throwing a banana peel at comedian Dave Chappelle during a performance in Santa Fe says his client isn't a racist and that Chappelle should have to testify in the case or drop it.
Attorney Rod Thompson made the comments to The Santa Fe New Mexican following a status hearing Monday in magistrate court.
His client, Christian Englander, who is white, is facing charges of disturbing the peace and battery after the fruit-throwing incident in March.
At the time, Chappelle's agent declined to comment on the situation.
Thompson says prosecutors haven't found any other witnesses or complaintents in the case. If Englander is tried and found guilty, Thompson says his client maintains the right to file for a new trial in district court.
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