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William Ryan arraigned after racist road rage attack caught on video in Newburgh

Man accused in racist road rage attack in Newburgh awaiting arraignment
Man accused in racist road rage attack in Newburgh awaiting arraignment 00:28

NEW YORK -- There are new developments in the case of a man accused of a racist road rage attack against a Black, off-duty police officer in Newburgh

William Ryan was arraigned Friday on hate crimes charges at the Orange County courthouse in Goshen. 

Ryan, 60, claimed to be an off-duty state trooper and used racist language when he threatened Wallkill Police Lieutenant Robert McLymore with a box cutter.

The incident was caught on camera last month when McLymore was driving to a church where he is a pastor. 

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