Ambushed in North Carolina: Black Trucker's Harrowing Escape from a White Mob’s Attack with Bulldozers and Guns

New revelations have surfaced regarding the shocking incident involving Black truck driver Joseph Joines, who was viciously attacked and had his dump truck overturned by a group of white men at a North Carolina landfill. Joines' legal team announced a federal lawsuit during a press conference on August 13, alleging violations of his civil rights by both the landfill authorities and the sheriff's department.The altercation, widely circulated in videos, was accompanied by disturbing details not captured on film. Angelica Hendon, another trucker involved, claimed the assailants threatened her with a gun, supporting Joines' narrative. Joines recounted the traumatic experience while aiding Hurricane Helene cleanup efforts, detailing how he faced harassment and violent threats from five individuals, including a sheriff's deputy. He expressed ongoing distress from the encounter, which has significantly impacted his life and employment.Co-counsel Karl Roth emphasized the failure of the sheriff's department to intervene during the shocking confrontation, underscoring the systemic issues at play. (Photos: TikTok/Notturningback_98)