Blake Montgomery
Heather Heyer's Father Doesn't Want Her Killer To Get The Death Penalty
"He was too stupid and too young to realize what he was about to do would change his whole life," Mark Heyer told BuzzFeed News about the white supremacist who killed his daughter.
Blake Montgomery
A White Supremacist Has Been Found Guilty Of Murder For Killing A Unite The Right Counterprotester
Defense attorneys for James Alex Fields Jr. had argued he was in fear for his life when he drove his car into the group of anti-racist demonstrators in 2017, killing 32-year-old Heather Heyer. He now faces a federal hate crime trial.
Blake Montgomery
The Neo-Nazi Who Allegedly Killed Heather Heyer In Charlottesville Said "It Doesn't Fucking Matter" That She Died
James Alex Fields expressed remorse immediately after driving his car into protesters but then referred to Heather Heyer as "that one girl who died, or whatever."
Blake Montgomery
Charlottesville Residents Created Their Own Niche Media In Reaction To The Unite The Right Violence. Now They’re Covering The Aftermath.
“I spend a lot of time thinking what I’ll do with my life after this is all over, but I don’t think it’ll end.”
Blake Montgomery
A Charlottesville Witness Described The Horrifying Moment A White Supremacist Drove His Car Into A Crowd Of Counterprotesters
James Fields Jr. is accused of intentionally driving his car into a crowd of counterprotesters at the 2017 “Unite the Right” white supremacist rally.
Blake Montgomery
Men Are Threatening To Report Sex Workers To The IRS On Social Media
It's unclear how many men have reported sex workers' social media accounts to the IRS, but the harassment campaign has gone viral.
Blake Montgomery
People In California Are Getting Creative As Thick Smoke From The Wildfires Chokes Entire Regions
From Uber drivers selling respirators out of their cars to DIY air purifiers, people are doing what they can to deal with unhealthy air.
Blake Montgomery
When A Blogger Died From Silicone Genital Injections, His Fans Blamed His Partner
Tank Hafertepen and his dom boyfriend, Dylan, ran a popular blog about their relationship, but after Tank’s death from testicular silicone injections, their fans said Dylan was responsible.
Katie Notopoulos
Interior Secretary Says California Wildfires Are "Worse Than Any War Zone I Saw In Iraq"
“It’s one of the worst disasters I’ve seen in my career, hands down,” FEMA Administrator Brock Long also said after surveying the damage.
Blake Montgomery
Celebrities And Companies Are Tweeting About How Stan Lee Was An Inspiration
"Today, we lost a real-life superhero."
Blake Montgomery
“It Has Destroyed The Town": A Wildfire Has Forced Tens Of Thousands Of People To Flee In Northern California
A fast-moving fire swept into the Northern California town of Paradise, causing "massive devastation," a fire official said.
Blake Montgomery
This Teen's Dramatic Reaction To A Guy At A GOP Election Party Went Viral, But This Is What Actually Happened
Turns out, the woman is Ellie Delgado, a 17-year-old who was having a normal night with her dad.
Lauren Strapagiel
Steve King Was Asked If He’s A White Supremacist. His Answer Was “Stop It.”
The House Republican from Iowa is suddenly facing national scrutiny for a legacy of racist comments.
Blake Montgomery
A 20-Year-Old Mom Is Facing Manslaughter Charges For Her Son's Death During Hurricane Florence
Dazia Lee's son, Kaiden, drowned after authorities said she drove around a highway barricade in rising floodwaters.
Blake Montgomery
Prosecutors Are Seeking The Death Penalty Against The Pittsburgh Shooter
Robert Bowers made his first appearance in court in a wheelchair.
Blake Montgomery
The Suspected Pipe Bomber Was Reported For Tweeting Threats At A Journalist But Twitter Said He Didn't Violate Its Rules
“We will see you 4 sure. Hug your loved ones real close every time you leave you [sic] home,” he tweeted.
Blake Montgomery
We're Tracking Misinformation About The Pipe Bombs Sent To Prominent Liberals
Almost as soon as the news broke, hoaxes and misleading information started spreading on social media.
Jane Lytvynenko
Twitter Is Promoting Baseless Conspiracy Theories About The Pipe Bomb Devices Sent To Democratic Leaders And CNN
#FAKEBOMBSCARE, #FakeBombs, and #FalseFlag appeared alongside #BombScare.
Blake Montgomery
The Leader Of A Violent White Supremacist Gang Was Arrested After Being Caught In Central America
An expert has told BuzzFeed News that the "Rise Above Movement" at the center of the arrests is currently at "the cutting edge of white supremacy."
Blake Montgomery
Trump Said The Saudis Committed “The Worst Cover-Up Ever” With Jamal Khashoggi’s Death
“They had a very bad original concept, it was carried out poorly, and the cover-up was the worst in the history of cover-ups, very simple.”
Blake Montgomery
