The Associated Press reports:
The man who organized a rally in Charlottesville that sparked violent clashes between white supremacist groups and counter-protesters tried to hold a news conference a day after the deadly event, but a crowd of several hundred booed him and forced him away from the lectern.
Jason Kessler is a blogger based in Charlottesville, and as he came out to speak Sunday afternoon near City Hall, he was surrounded by cameras and people. Some people chanted and made noises with drums and other instruments. Among the chants: “You’re wearing the wrong hood,” a reference to the Ku Klux Klan.
Kessler mimicked looking at his watch and indicated he’d wait to speak. Kessler asked officers on the scene for help. Eventually they escorted him off. No arrests were reported.
Protesters chased Jason Kessler away from his own press conference in Charlottesville. Here’s my view: pic.twitter.com/fTXctHgzsi
— Blake Montgomery (@blakersdozen) August 13, 2017
Massive boos and cries of “Shame!” For Jason Kessler in Charlottesville pic.twitter.com/tDhhPvY9fy
— Blake Montgomery (@blakersdozen) August 13, 2017
MORE: While attempting to hold a press conference, #UniteTheRight organizer, Jason Kessler gets swarmed and punched in the face. pic.twitter.com/NRB34H0mzq
— NBC29 (@NBC29) August 13, 2017
Jason Kessler rushed away from press conference and eventually brought to police station when his car wasn’t reachable pic.twitter.com/JDG1OQ9Hxk
— Brook Silva-Braga (@Brook) August 13, 2017
This is Rep Tom Garrett of Virginia posing with Jason Kessler, organizer of the hate march. Retweet pic.twitter.com/bj9BgxQDvq
— Donna Bamber (@BamberDonna) August 13, 2017
After being tackled by counter protesters Jason Kessler slips out of press conference with help from police in #charlottesville @indystar pic.twitter.com/7nEfvGFtVp
— Mykal McEldowney (@mykalmphoto) August 13, 2017