Emotions were running high after George Zimmerman was acquitted in the murder of 17-year-old Trayvon Martin, with many calling the verdict an injustice, upset that the vigilante shooter walked away scot-free.
But others are upset at the victim. And legendary soul singer Lester Chambers learned that the hard way at a concert this weekend.
Chambers was allegedly assaulted after he dedicated a song to the slain teenager, just hours after the “not guilty” verdict was read.
According to the Contra Costa Times, a woman screamed “it’s all your fault” before lunging at the singer.
The incident occurred midway through Chambers’ performance at the Hayward-Russell City Blues festival, in California. Introducing a cover of Curtis Mayfield’s People Get Ready, Chambers said that if Mayfield were still alive, the lyric “there’s a train a-comin'” would be changed to “there’s a change a-comin,” in response to Martin’s death.
Almost immediately Dinalynn Andrews Potter leapt on to the stage – “like an acrobat,” according to Chambers’ wife. “She had a crazed look in her eye,” a witness told the Times. “I saw the devil there.” She shoved the singer before anyone else could react; Chambers, 73, was eventually taken to hospital, receiving treatment for “bruised rib muscle and nerve damage.” Andrews Potter, 43, was arrested and charged with suspicion of battery, while Chambers “will be up and running soon,” according to his son.
Damn! Why are Zimmerman supporters still upset?
In any case, we’re glad Chambers is going to be alright.
SOURCE: Contra Costa Times
