Neo-Nazis hold torch rally in Charlottesville

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Sunday, October 8, 2017
Torch rally in Charlottesville
NeoNazi rally held at statue in Charlottesville.

CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA -- 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 move 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.



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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