Virginia Combating Swastikas

by Goad Gatsby | COMMUNITY, JUSTICE, NEWS, VIRGINIA POLITICS

Placing a swastika to intimidate churches has been a felony in Virginia for years. However, the seldom-used law has only ever been applied once since the rise of fascist movements in the last decade. The difficulty in charging neo-Nazi vandals lies in proving intent...

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