Black Charlottesville, VA., Flame Thrower Found Guilty of Disorderly Conduct, Sentenced to 20 Days in Jail

The Commonwealth of Virginia, not known to be the friendliest place for black defendants, has given the young man who used a spray paint can and lighter to defend himself against gun-wielding racists, 360 days for disorderly conduct (all but 20 were suspended).

Corey Alexander Long, who was a counter-protester at last August’s Unite the Right rally Charlottesville, VA., where at least one person was killed, was found guilty when he went before a judge on Friday. Read More…