[Smokin' Joe]

According to court documents, Matthews told Pitts his house in suburban Richmond was "not for colored. We decided we are going to keep this area right here all white."

This is the damning part, however, and where I eat crow in this case. Matthews' statement would indeed make it appear he not only knew of the covenant, but may have been party to it being present.

I still don't think that entitles anyone to a free house, though.

[rdb3]

I still don't think that entitles anyone to a free house, though.

It doesn't, and I don't believe he should lose his house either. But I won't give sympathy for his stepping on his willie.