Charlottesville Violence
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Charlottesville Violence
by Signlight Sat Aug 12, 2017 2:57 pm
https://www.nytimes.com/2017/08/12/us/charlottesville-protest-white-nationalist.html
A state of emergency has been declared in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a large scale alt-right movement turned violent (imagine that). Called 'Unite the Right', they were protesting the removal of a Confederate statue. Protesters and counter-protesters clashed in a large violent confrontation, that has killed at least one person. It's been declared an 'unlawful assembly', and riot police have cleared out the area.
What are your thoughts on alt-right protests? Many of the protesters have held up Trump campaign signs at the protest, and claimed that they are fulfilling his campaign goals. While Trump has denounced it, he is still the image for the protest. What are your thoughts on Trump and his strange romance with the alt-right?
A state of emergency has been declared in Charlottesville, Virginia, after a large scale alt-right movement turned violent (imagine that). Called 'Unite the Right', they were protesting the removal of a Confederate statue. Protesters and counter-protesters clashed in a large violent confrontation, that has killed at least one person. It's been declared an 'unlawful assembly', and riot police have cleared out the area.
What are your thoughts on alt-right protests? Many of the protesters have held up Trump campaign signs at the protest, and claimed that they are fulfilling his campaign goals. While Trump has denounced it, he is still the image for the protest. What are your thoughts on Trump and his strange romance with the alt-right?
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Re: Charlottesville Violence
by NerdomRising Sat Aug 12, 2017 7:01 pm
This was a terrible incident, though I would not necessarily blame the alt-right protest itself. From what I gather it was the driver of the car who made the incident what is was, it was not a natural progression to what was already happening. In addition, the motivation of the driver is unknown, they could have been a member of the alt-right targeting liberals, but it's also not entirely out of the question it could have been the opposite. At the moment, I feel too little is known about the incident to draw any meaningful conclusions from it.
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Re: Charlottesville Violence
by Signlight Tue Aug 22, 2017 9:05 pm
Now that the dust has settled in Charlottesville, here is some reporting on the facts. Facts reported from Al Jazeera, and are all quotes.
What happened and when?
A "Unite the Right" rally was planned for Saturday, August 12 to protest against the removal of a statue of Confederate icon General Robert E Lee.
Described as one of the largest white supremacist events in recent US history, it was organised by Jason Kessler, a former journalist and a member of the Proud Boys, an ultra-nationalist group.
The day before, on Friday, marchers descended on the University of Virginia carrying torches and yelling slogans "white lives matter" and "blood and soil".
Protesters gathered again on Saturday, and clashed with counter-demonstrators.
At 11:28am (15:35 GMT) a local state of emergency was declared by the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle.
At 1:42pm (17:42 GMT) a speeding car rammed into anti-racist protesters, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring at least 19 others.
The speeding car fled the scene but was soon located and stopped by police.
James Alex Fields Jr of Ohio has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts following the incident.
A police helicopter also crashed while en route to the rally on Saturday, killing two state troopers.
Where did it happen?
This took place in Charlottesville, a university town of 46,000 people, in the state of Virginia in the United States.
Charlottesville has become a focal point of the resurgent white supremacist movement after officials there voted to take down a statue of the Confederate General Robert E Lee.
Who was behind it?
The driver of the car, 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr was arrested shortly after the incident and was charged with second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit-and-run.
In connection with the events at Charlottesville today, police made three additional arrests.
Troy Dunigan, 21, was charged with disorderly conduct.
Jacob L Smith, 21, was charged with misdemeanour assault and battery.
James M O'Brien, 41, was charged with carrying a concealed gun.
How many casualties?
Thirty-two-year-old Heather Heyer died in hospital after being hit in the car ramming.
Lieutenant Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Bates, who were on board the crashed helicopter, died.
Thirty-five people were injured at the rally, 19 confirmed by the hospital in Charlottesville.
Is Charlottesville now safe? What is the latest on the ground?
Police intervened after clashes broke out and dispersed the crowd, and Governor McAuliffe declared a state of emergency.
The governor’s office also urged all members of the community to stay home on Saturday evening.
What are people saying?
On August 12, US President Donald Trump condemned the clashes "on many sides" in Charlottesville in a Twitter post:
We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!
Two days later, after public outcry, he specifically condemned white supremacy.
But on Tuesday, he seemed to backtrack, insisting that there was "blame on both sides" including by anti-fascist protesters.
His comments have drawn widespread criticism from many on all sides of the political spectrum.
The remarks were also welcomed by former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, who tweeted: "Thank you President Trump for your honesty & courage to tell the truth."
Senator Bernie Sanders condemned the clashes and said, "it was a reprehensible display of racism and hatred".
The white nationalist demonstration in #Charlottesville is a reprehensible display of racism and hatred that has no place in our society.
Senator Cory Gardner labelled them as "domestic terrorism":
Mr. President - we must call evil by its name. These were white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism. https://t.co/PaPNiPPAoW
And former US President Barack Obama wrote:
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm
What happened next?
A local state of emergency was declared
The FBI launched its own investigation into the incident.
A fundraising campaign for the family of the woman killed in a car-ramming attack in Charlottesville raised tens of thousands of dollars.
A "Moment of Unity" was held in Charlottesville, giving citizens a chance to offer prayers and support to the victims.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bail hearing on Monday, August 14, that he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
The next scheduled court hearing is on August 25, though Fields' attorney could request a bond hearing before then.
A rally against racism took place in North Carolina, and a Confederate statue was toppled.
What happened and when?
A "Unite the Right" rally was planned for Saturday, August 12 to protest against the removal of a statue of Confederate icon General Robert E Lee.
Described as one of the largest white supremacist events in recent US history, it was organised by Jason Kessler, a former journalist and a member of the Proud Boys, an ultra-nationalist group.
The day before, on Friday, marchers descended on the University of Virginia carrying torches and yelling slogans "white lives matter" and "blood and soil".
Protesters gathered again on Saturday, and clashed with counter-demonstrators.
At 11:28am (15:35 GMT) a local state of emergency was declared by the City of Charlottesville and the County of Albemarle.
At 1:42pm (17:42 GMT) a speeding car rammed into anti-racist protesters, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer and injuring at least 19 others.
The speeding car fled the scene but was soon located and stopped by police.
James Alex Fields Jr of Ohio has been charged with second-degree murder and other counts following the incident.
A police helicopter also crashed while en route to the rally on Saturday, killing two state troopers.
Where did it happen?
This took place in Charlottesville, a university town of 46,000 people, in the state of Virginia in the United States.
Charlottesville has become a focal point of the resurgent white supremacist movement after officials there voted to take down a statue of the Confederate General Robert E Lee.
Who was behind it?
The driver of the car, 20-year-old James Alex Fields Jr was arrested shortly after the incident and was charged with second-degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit-and-run.
In connection with the events at Charlottesville today, police made three additional arrests.
Troy Dunigan, 21, was charged with disorderly conduct.
Jacob L Smith, 21, was charged with misdemeanour assault and battery.
James M O'Brien, 41, was charged with carrying a concealed gun.
How many casualties?
Thirty-two-year-old Heather Heyer died in hospital after being hit in the car ramming.
Lieutenant Cullen and Trooper-Pilot Bates, who were on board the crashed helicopter, died.
Thirty-five people were injured at the rally, 19 confirmed by the hospital in Charlottesville.
Is Charlottesville now safe? What is the latest on the ground?
Police intervened after clashes broke out and dispersed the crowd, and Governor McAuliffe declared a state of emergency.
The governor’s office also urged all members of the community to stay home on Saturday evening.
What are people saying?
On August 12, US President Donald Trump condemned the clashes "on many sides" in Charlottesville in a Twitter post:
We ALL must be united & condemn all that hate stands for. There is no place for this kind of violence in America. Lets come together as one!
Two days later, after public outcry, he specifically condemned white supremacy.
But on Tuesday, he seemed to backtrack, insisting that there was "blame on both sides" including by anti-fascist protesters.
His comments have drawn widespread criticism from many on all sides of the political spectrum.
The remarks were also welcomed by former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke, who tweeted: "Thank you President Trump for your honesty & courage to tell the truth."
Senator Bernie Sanders condemned the clashes and said, "it was a reprehensible display of racism and hatred".
The white nationalist demonstration in #Charlottesville is a reprehensible display of racism and hatred that has no place in our society.
Senator Cory Gardner labelled them as "domestic terrorism":
Mr. President - we must call evil by its name. These were white supremacists and this was domestic terrorism. https://t.co/PaPNiPPAoW
And former US President Barack Obama wrote:
"No one is born hating another person because of the color of his skin or his background or his religion..." pic.twitter.com/InZ58zkoAm
What happened next?
A local state of emergency was declared
The FBI launched its own investigation into the incident.
A fundraising campaign for the family of the woman killed in a car-ramming attack in Charlottesville raised tens of thousands of dollars.
A "Moment of Unity" was held in Charlottesville, giving citizens a chance to offer prayers and support to the victims.
Judge Robert Downer said during a bail hearing on Monday, August 14, that he would appoint a lawyer for James Alex Fields Jr.
The next scheduled court hearing is on August 25, though Fields' attorney could request a bond hearing before then.
A rally against racism took place in North Carolina, and a Confederate statue was toppled.
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