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New Trespass Warnings Ban 10 White Supremacists from Torch March Campus

The University of Virginia has issued trespass warnings to 10 additional white supremacists based on their actions during a torchlit rally on Grounds on Aug. 11, 2017.

Federal authorities have charged four of the 10 with crimes and UVa’s police department has identified others as committing or conspiring to criminal acts, including assault and making false statements to law enforcement, according to the university.

“This wasn’t a review of previous efforts; this was an ongoing investigation,” said Tim Heaphy, University General Counsel and a former federal prosecutor. “And I don’t think this is over. Law enforcement efforts continue.”

Read more at The Daily Progress

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