Jeffrey Whitman: 5 Fast Facts You Need to Know

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“I just want to let you know what a nigger you are.” -Jeffrey Whitman, owner of Uriahs Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration in Columbus, OH

Jeffrey Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased a Black man all the way to his home to repeatedly call him a nigger.

2:38 PM – Jul 25, 2018

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“I just want to let you know what a n****r you are,” said Jeffrey Whitman, the owner of Uriahs Heating, Cooling, & Refrigeration out of Columbus, Ohio on Tuesday afternoon.

Whitman, in his own company vehicle, chased Charles Lovett all the way home to verbally assault him.

Here’s what you need to know:

1. Whitman Claims Lovett Cut Him Off in Traffic Because He “Feels Entitled”

“Did you just follow me to my house?” Lovett asked Whitman as he got out of his car.

“I just personally want you to know how much of a n****r you are,” said Whitman, accusing Lovett of cutting him off in traffic.

“You’re a rude n****r,” Whitman repeatedly said.

“Actually, you were in the wrong lane, sir,” said Lovett. “You were supposed to turn up Sinclair.”

“No, you cut me off because you feel entitled,” said Whitman.

2. Whitman Accused Lovett of Not Working or Paying For What he Has

“You pay for any of that?” Whitman asked as he threw his hands towards Lovett’s stuff.

“You see this car? I paid for that,” said Lovett. “I work for what I got. I work 40 hours a week.”

Lovett explained to Whitman that he has a college degree, as Whitman continued to ignore his words and insult him, calling him a “rude n****r.”

“This is what you do, you people, your rudeness is unacceptable,” said Whitman.

3. Whitman Accused Lovett of Not Living in The “Real World”

“I’m glad I’m able to tell you this face to face,” said Whitman.

“You don’t live in the real world. You need to be told that your rudeness is unacceptable,” said Whitman.

“Sir, at the end of the day, I know I did nothing wrong. I stayed in my line. I did not cut you off,” said Lovett.

“You just think you’re better than somebody,” said Whitman.

4. Lovett Tells Whitman He’s Been Recording And is Going to “Send it to The State”

“I’ve now got all this information that I’m going to send to the state,” said Lovett.

“Since you’re a state contractor, since you work for the state and think you can act like this…enjoy your life sir.”

Whitman becomes visibly upset and says, “enjoy your life, ‘cuz you’re pathetic.”

5. Whitman Released an Apology After Being Approached by The Media

ABC 6 and FOX 28 contacted Whitman, asking him to give a statement about his encounter with Lovett.

Whitman refused to go on camera but he said in a phone call he regretted what he’d done. “I lost my head,” he said.

His official statement of apology read:

To Charles Lovett and the community,

I apologize for my use of the n-word towards Charles Lovett on Tuesday, July 24th. I understand that using the n-word was not only hurtful towards Lovett as an individual, but hurtful towards the Black community at large. Using the word was dehumanizing, unacceptable, and inexcusable. My actions reflect an unhealthy mindset I have developed and I need to work to change. I have served the Black community for the last 9 years, installing furnaces and water heaters with pride.

My actions that day are not a reflection of my feelings towards the Black community. I also understand that racial tensions in America are higher than before, and I regret my part in contributing to that tension. I realize that words are hollow without action, and because of the hurt I have caused, I hope I have the opportunity to give back to the Black community that I have harmed in a meaningful way.