Heather Heyer
Coverage of Heather Heyer in the Nexus archive.
- Today in History: August 12, Charlottesville car attack
The article summarizes various historical events that occurred on August 12th, including a fatal car attack in Charlottesville in 2017 involving Heather Heyer. Other notable records include Andrew Johnson's impeachment conflict with Congress in 1867, and technological milestones such as the launch of the Echo 1 satellite in 1960 and IBM's introduction of its first personal computer in 1981.
- DAVID MARCUS: Liberals' get-Trump 'fine people' hoax was way worse than we thought
The article claims the Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) paid far-right groups, including those involved in the 2017 Charlottesville rally, to fabricate a 'hoax' around President Trump's 'fine people on both sides' comment. A Department of Justice indictment alleges SPLC leaders funded neo-Nazi organizations, potentially contributing to Heather Heyer's murder during the rally.
- MIKE DAVIS: Southern Poverty Law Center: A tale of a racism scam
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) is accused of using donations to fund racist groups like the KKK, allegedly paying individuals to attend the 2017 Charlottesville rally and spreading racial hatred online. An indictment reveals SPLC funneled money through fictitious groups and misrepresented its activities to donors, while influencing FBI designations of 'extremist' groups.