Charlottesville: DeAndre Harris found not guilty of assault
DeAndre Harris, beaten by white nationalists at August rally, cleared of misdemeanor assault and battery charges.
DeAndre Harris, an African American beaten by at least six white nationalist demonstrators at the August 12 Unite the Right rally, has been found not guilty by a court in Charlottesville.
Harris, whose case was decided by a judge on Friday, had been facing charges of misdemeanor assault and battery.
His defence team had argued that he was acting in self-defense.
A video of Harris's beating went viral in the days following the white nationalist rally, prompting an outcry.
Harris was initially charged with a felony, but it was later reduced to a misdemeanor.
Four of his attackers have also been charged.
The rally was originally called to protest against the removal of statues...