August 11th 2023.
Charles Murrell III of Boston has filed a lawsuit against the white nationalist group Patriot Front after he was brutally attacked on July 2nd, 2022 near the Boston Public Library. Murrell, a teacher and musician, had been playing the saxophone during a march where white supremacist insignia was on full display.
The Associated Press reported that Murrell and his legal counsel are seeking to bankrupt Patriot Front in an effort to send a powerful message to other hate groups. In a statement, Murrell said, “I am filing this suit so that even if one of them has a safer sidewalk to walk on, the work that I am doing will have been very much worth it.”
The march was attended by over 100 members of the Patriot Front, all holding banners that read “Reclaim America.” It is common for members of these groups to dress in khaki pants, dark shirts, hats, sunglasses, and face coverings to hide their identities and evade legal action.
Murrell's lawsuit claims he sustained physical injuries to his face, head, and hand, and continues to suffer significant emotional distress. His ability to earn a living as a musician has been adversely affected as a result of the attack.
It is clear that violence is not only accepted, but actively encouraged by extremist groups that are becoming more and more emboldened. The suit says, “What happened to Mr. Murrell was no accident. For years, Patriot Front has publicly and privately advocated for the use of violence against those who disagree with its express goal of creating an entirely ‘white’ United States.”
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