Man convicted of assault after pulling knife on postal worker because he was mad about Kamala Harris ads

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A Michigan man who attacked a Black postal worker with a knife while yelling slurs at her because he was furious about receiving Kamala Harris ads in his mail has been convicted of assault. Valleau, who was intoxicated, approached the victim’s vehicle and began yelling racist, sexual and derogatory remarks about Harris and the postal worker herself because of the political ads that were in his mail, according to the Oakland County Prosecutor's Office. open image in gallery The 62-year-old faces up to 12 months in jail when he’s sentenced in May While in custody, he continued his tirade, referring to the postal worker as a “f***ing smelly n*****.” He was warned about his language to which he responded to the police, “Oh, you like n*****s.” The attack happened just weeks before the election, which the former Vice President ended up losing to Donald Trump. Hate crimes impact all of us, and we will vigorously pursue all such cases.” open image in gallery Valleau was said to be angry at receiving political ads from Kamala Harris Valleau was convicted following a three-day jury trial.