Neo-Nazis hold torch rally in Charlottesville

Sunday, October 8, 2017
CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA (KTRK) -- Police in Charlottesville are working to see what legal action can be taken after a group of White Nationalists held a torch-lit rally Saturday night.

It comes just a few days after a judge ruled the lawsuit involving the Robert E. Lee statue could more forward.
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Police say no incidents happened at the rally.

Mayor Mike Signer tweeted at the protesters, saying "Another despicable video by Neo-Nazi cowards. You're not welcome here! Go home!"

The rally lasted under 10 minutes.
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Police officers from the City of Charlottesville then escorted a tour bus carrying the protesters out of the city to ensure they left the area.

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