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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsSPLC Update on Jim O'Brien (League of the South/Charlottesville POS)
UPDATE 8.17.17
Jim OBrien was formerly employed by North American Roofing, where he was hired in March of this year.
The company announced Tuesday that they had severed OBriens employment, stating "We do not support the extremist activities that were on display in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend or any other similar activity," it says. "We promote a culture of inclusion and diversity."
Footage from the rally appears to show OBrien, marching with the League of the South, punching a woman repeatedly in the face.
The man dressed in a black polo, black hat and sunglasses, can be seen repeatedly striking the victim beginning around :30 seconds. Other footage of the incident shows the woman being pulled into a crowd of LOS members and their Nationalist Front ilk by Kentucky chairman Spencer Borum and thrown to the ground.
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Jim OBrien was formerly employed by North American Roofing, where he was hired in March of this year.
The company announced Tuesday that they had severed OBriens employment, stating "We do not support the extremist activities that were on display in Charlottesville, Va. over the weekend or any other similar activity," it says. "We promote a culture of inclusion and diversity."
Footage from the rally appears to show OBrien, marching with the League of the South, punching a woman repeatedly in the face.
The man dressed in a black polo, black hat and sunglasses, can be seen repeatedly striking the victim beginning around :30 seconds. Other footage of the incident shows the woman being pulled into a crowd of LOS members and their Nationalist Front ilk by Kentucky chairman Spencer Borum and thrown to the ground.
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https://www.splcenter.org/hatewatch/2017/08/17/florida-league-south-involved-arrest-beating-charlottesville-rally-update
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SPLC Update on Jim O'Brien (League of the South/Charlottesville POS) (Original Post)
inanna
Aug 2017
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CurtEastPoint
(18,613 posts)1. Well, by golly...he shore is proud of hisself....
monmouth4
(9,685 posts)5. Such a punchable face. Lemme at 'em...n/t
underpants
(182,585 posts)2. Had not seen that video. On the steps one Nazi pulled out a gun.
underpants
(182,585 posts)3. F anyone can post on SPLC please tell the it's the College of William & Mary
NOT William & Mary University
Solly Mack
(90,758 posts)4. K&R