Self-proclaimed neo-nazis recently demonstrated in Nashville, Tennessee, sparking outrage and prompting condemnations from local leaders and members of the Jewish community.
One neo-nazi protester from Canada was charged with felony aggravated assault and disorderly conduct after striking a 19-year-old in the ribs and in the face with a flagpole. The incident happened when 15 to 20 neo-nazi demonstrators assembled on Broadway in downtown Nashville.
“Chief John Drake condemned the hate being spread by the Neo-Nazi group,” Metro police said in a statement. “He expressed his appreciation to the MNPD officers who spent their late afternoon/early evening monitoring the group’s activities,” it went on to say.
“I want to say to these visitors from out of town: You are not welcome here,” Council Member at Large Zulfat Suara said. “Nashville government condemns all forms of hate,…
