Virginia man who plowed his truck into Black Lives Matter crowd is the head of the state's KKK

[brooklynite]

Source: Raw Story

Over the weekend, a Virginia man was arrested for driving his truck into a crowd of protesters. It has now been revealed that the accused, Harry H. Rogers, is also the head of the Virginia chapter of the Ku Klux Klan.

WTVR News reported Monday that Rogers was charged by police with attempted malicious wounding (a felony), destruction of property (also a felony), and assault and battery (a misdemeanor) after the incident. When he was arrested, Rogers confessed to officers he is the president of the Ku Klux Klan in the state and claimed to be the highest-ranking member of the Klan that is not in prison.

“The accused, by his own admission and by a cursory glance at social media, is an admitted leader of the Ku Klux Klan and a propagandist for Confederate ideology,” said Henrico County Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor in a statement. “We are investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate.”



Read more: https://www.rawstory.com/2020/06/virginia-man-who-plowed-his-truck-into-black-lives-matter-crowd-is-the-head-of-the-states-ku-klux-klan/

[marie999]

1. The highest-ranking member of the Klan that is not in prison.

Until he is found guilty.

[brooklynite]

3. No, I suspect he's in prison now...

If he could afford his own attorney, he probably can't afford bail.

[IronLionZion]

2. Good thing he's not a terrorist, and has no political or ideological views

[lonely bird]

14. Now, now

He is a very fine person. At least Donnie the Dimwit thinks so.

[IronLionZion]

15. I want him charged with terrorism

and treated like any other terrorist who threatens the lives of Americans

[lonely bird]

19. No argument from this corner.

It is time for RW terrorists to be called what they are and treated as they are.

[Doug.Goodall]

4. The highest ranking member title is going to someone else.

Harry H. Rogers is going to jail where he will have to sort out his seniority with the other Trump supporters behind bars.

[maxsolomon]

5. Waiting for the POTUS to defend him in 3... 2... 1...

Alternately, expecting Fox to leave this out of their reporting.

[ExciteBike66]

6. Reminds me of Hot Shots Part Deux

"claimed to be the highest-ranking member of the Klan that is not in prison."

Topper Harley: Why me?
Ramada: Because you're the best of what's left.

[Judi Lynn]

7. Virginia man accused of driving into protesters claims to be KKK leader, could face hate crime charg

Virginia man accused of driving into protesters claims to be KKK leader, could face hate crime charges



Posted: Jun 8, 2020 / 01:57 PM EDT / Updated: Jun 8, 2020 / 01:57 PM EDT

Henrico’s top prosecutor said Monday that her office could file hate crime charges against Harry Rogers, a Hanover man accused of revving his car’s engine before driving through a crowd of protesters on Lakeside Avenue the day before.



HENRICO COUNTY, Va. (WRIC) — Henrico’s top prosecutor said Monday that her office could file hate crime charges against Harry Rogers, a Hanover man accused of revving his car’s engine before driving into a crowd of protesters on Lakeside Avenue the day before.

Commonwealth’s Attorney Shannon Taylor cited Rogers’ affiliation with the Ku Klux Klan, confirming that he admitted to authorities that he considers himself a leader of the group.

“The accused, by his own admission and by a cursory glance at social media, is an admitted
leader of the Ku Klux Klan and a propagandist for Confederate ideology,” Taylor wrote in a statement. “We are investigating whether hate crimes charges are appropriate.”

Rogers has already been charged with assault and battery, attempted malicious wounding and felony vandalism, prosecutors said Monday.

More:
https://www.wjhl.com/news/regional/virginia/virginia-man-accused-of-driving-into-protesters-claims-to-be-kkk-leader-could-face-hate-crime-charges/

[skypilot]

8. "When he was arrested, Rogers confessed...

...to officers he is the president of the KKK in the state..."

I can't help but wonder if he thought that this admission would somehow work in his favor with these officers.

[spike jones]

9. Yesterday in Seattle

[link:https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2020/06/08/43864805/cops-deploy-blast-balls-and-chemical-agents-in-longest-confrontation-yet-on-capitol-hill?fbclid=IwAR3_P1RJ34J2xBwJUF_lsFvFAlK7QSlChGT1cWFKV2XGXB-lWx0MgG5k-EU|

[riversedge]

10. here is a picture. He does not look happy. too bad (as trumpy would say)............

Link to tweet

?s=20

[Grokenstein]

11. But, but, but...ANTIFA AN BEE ELL EMM IZ TEH REEL VIOLENZ!!

[JustABozoOnThisBus]

12. So, just like killing the head of an Al-Qaeda region, ...

... there is now a new head of the VA KKK.

Maybe this one will be Grand Poobah of the KKK in prison.

[Stuart G]

13. Do you think Mr. Harry Rogers will do well with some prisoners?.Especially Afro American prisoners?

What do you think?...KKK ?...in prison?...maybe Harry should have figured that one out?..He is like Trump......
............a 3 watt bulb....not very smart & not too bright....... ...

[RT Atlanta]

16. hoping some AA inmates

will help give him a welcome party (if he's allowed in the general population and not segregated for his own safety)

[pecosbob]

17. Why are all KKK members not in jail? Why isn't the KKK listed as a terrorist organization. Why?

Because both the United States Government and the governments of the states sponsor domestic terrorism.

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

18. Lock him up!!!!!

[jmowreader]

20. The term "currently" applies

With that rap sheet, he’s looking at a long stretch in the Virginia House of Particular Individuals.