Man Arraigned on Hate Crime Charges After Confrontation with 'Today' Show Host The arrest of a 32 year old man on hate crime charges has sent shockwaves through the media and advocacy groups, following an incident in which he allegedly confronted a "Today" show host over their coverage of his community.
The accused, John Smith, appeared in court yesterday to face charges related to the confrontation. Background to the Charges John Smith is no stranger to controversy.
A vocal critic of mainstream media, he has been involved in several high profile disputes with journalists over the years.