Neo-Nazis Claim Victimhood After Columbus March Met With Resistance
Following a neo-Nazi group’s march through Columbus’ Short North, which involved the group shouting racial slurs and waving swastika flags, police chose not to make arrests. Body camera footage reveals the neo-Nazis claimed they were attacked by counter-protesters, while witnesses corroborated some of their claims. Police determined insufficient probable cause to charge the group, citing a lack of evidence that they were the aggressors in a physical altercation. Despite the presence of weapons and pepper spray, the neo-Nazis were released after questioning. The incident sparked widespread condemnation.
John Q. Hosedrinker