Farmington Hills Man Charged with Ethnic Intimidation After Assaulting Mail Carrier Over Political Mail
The incident highlights the volatile climate surrounding the upcoming presidential election and raises concerns over increasing racial and political tensions in communities.
Accusations of Racially Charged Assault Raise Alarm in Local Community
According to a statement released by the Oakland County Prosecutor’s Office, Russell Fank Valleau was upset after receiving political mail regarding Harris, using a racial slur to refer to the candidate and the mail carrier. Valleau allegedly confronted the postal worker outside his home, calling her a “black b**ch” and threatening her. The mail carrier, fearing for her safety, defended herself by deploying pepper spray, temporarily incapacitating Valleau.