Neo-Nazi rally outside White House falls flat after only 20 far-right supporters turn up
March falls on anniversary of violent protests last year in Virginia that left one dead
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March falls on anniversary of violent protests last year in Virginia that left one dead
www.independent.co.ukClashes over a show of white nationalism in Virginia turned deadly
time.comThe Associated Press reported that "people threw punches, screamed, set off smoke bombs, hurled water bottles and unleashed chemical sprays"; some engaged in combat while "others darted around, trying to avoid the chaos". At least 14 people were injured in street brawls. Following the rally, four warrants for the arrest of white supremacist Christopher Cantwell were issued after Cantwell was charged by Virginia prosecutors with felonies related to "illegal use of gases, and injury by caustic...
wikipedia.nucleos.comVirginia Gov. TerryMcAuliffehas declared a state of emergency "to aid state response to violence" ahead of Saturday's "Unite the Right" rally in Charlottesville.
www.10news.comAugust 12, 2017 marks the deadly Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, VA, an event that brought the threat of domestic extremism into sharp focus.
www.adl.orgNine people injured at the 2017 far-right 'Unite the Right' rally in Virginia are suing organisers.
www.bbc.comJury deliberations have begun in the case taking aim at notorious white nationalist and neo-Nazi leaders.
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