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Three arrested at counter-rally held in Lee Park
Three arrested at counter-rally held in Lee Park
Community members hold event to denounce white supremacist torchlit rally
by Meghan Tonner | May 16 2017 | 18 hours ago
Charlottesville Police arrested three men, including local right-wing blogger Jason Kessler, at a rally in Lee Park Sunday evening held to denounce a white nationalist “alt-right” protest held in Lee Park Saturday and to promote a more inclusive community.
Members of Showing Up for Racial Justice Charlottesville and supporters of Black Lives Matter were among those who attended the counter-protest, during which individuals lit candles, in contrast to the torches held by participants in the white nationalist protest.
Kessler is known for his efforts to remove Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy from office over controversial tweets Bellamy had posted prior to being elected to City Council. Kessler’s petition was ultimately dismissed by a Charlottesville Circuit Court judge.
Charlottesville Police charged both Kessler and Afton resident Jordan C. McNeish with disorderly conduct. According to police, Kessler was arrested for inciting violence and not obeying an officer’s orders to leave the area, while McNeish was arrested for spitting on Kessler.
Community members hold event to denounce white supremacist torchlit rally
by Meghan Tonner | May 16 2017 | 18 hours ago
Charlottesville Police arrested three men, including local right-wing blogger Jason Kessler, at a rally in Lee Park Sunday evening held to denounce a white nationalist “alt-right” protest held in Lee Park Saturday and to promote a more inclusive community.
Members of Showing Up for Racial Justice Charlottesville and supporters of Black Lives Matter were among those who attended the counter-protest, during which individuals lit candles, in contrast to the torches held by participants in the white nationalist protest.
Kessler is known for his efforts to remove Charlottesville Vice Mayor Wes Bellamy from office over controversial tweets Bellamy had posted prior to being elected to City Council. Kessler’s petition was ultimately dismissed by a Charlottesville Circuit Court judge.
Charlottesville Police charged both Kessler and Afton resident Jordan C. McNeish with disorderly conduct. According to police, Kessler was arrested for inciting violence and not obeying an officer’s orders to leave the area, while McNeish was arrested for spitting on Kessler.