During a recent bond hearing , Dedmon 's attorney told the court he saw nothing to back up the `` racial allegations . '' Deryl ##l Dedmon , 45 , is also charged with a hate - crime enhancement . James Anthony Anderson , 48 , who is black , was beaten by a group of white teens . Anderson , a construction worker who sang in a church choir , was also run over by a truck . Prosecutor plans to seek indictments against other teens allegedly involved .
Deryl ##l Dedmon , 45 , is also charged with a hate - crime enhancement . James Anthony Anderson , 48 , who is black , was beaten by a group of white teens . Anderson , a construction worker who sang in a church choir , was also run over by a truck . Prosecutor plans to seek indictments against other teens allegedly involved .