Mistrial declared for man who took part in 2017 torch march at UVa
In the first test of a Virginia law crafted to prohibit Ku Klux Klan cross-burnings, the jury failed to reach a verdict.
Source: richmond.com
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In the first test of a Virginia law crafted to prohibit Ku Klux Klan cross-burnings, the jury failed to reach a verdict.
“Can we all take a look at Jacob? He’s the prototypical German,” defense attorney Peter Frazier said.
A half-dozen arrestees are preparing to have their day in court and challenge UVa's evidence against them.
The university had previously promised it would release the report to the public.
This is the first time anyone has ever been brought to trial under a Virginia law that bans burning objects in order to racially intimidate.