A North Billerica man accused of waving a hatchet at pro-Palestinian protesters in Cambridge last month was arraigned on Wednesday in Cambridge District Court, according to The Boston Globe .

Matthew Freeman, 40, faces two felony charges of assault with a dangerous weapon and a misdemeanor charge of civil rights violation. He pleaded not guilty to both charges, according to the Globe.

During a pro-Palestinian march along Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge on Aug. 10, Freeman is accused of driving toward marchers and striking one with his car door when he opened it to exit the car, the Globe reported. He then waved what witnesses described as a hatchet while yelling profanities.

The judge ordered Freeman released on personal recognizance, according to the Globe. A pretrial hearing is sc

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