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Marshall Rawson participated in Charlottesville rally

Marshall Rawson, the Republican nominee for Florida’s District 10 House of Representatives, participated in the 2017 ‘Unite the Right’ rally in Charlottesville, Virginia. Investigations reveal that Rawson marched with the League of the South, a neo-Confederate group that advocates for the secession of Southern states from the United States.

Video footage shows Rawson being greeted by name by members of the League of the South during the event. Additionally, photographic evidence places him near James Alex Fields Jr., the individual who drove a vehicle into counterprotesters, resulting in one death and numerous injuries.

Rawson, who recently won an upset victory in the Republican primary, has also faced scrutiny for past social media statements. Reports indicate he has made comments condoning slavery and calling for the execution of gay individuals. Campaign finance analysis further shows that Rawson has received over $15,000 in donations from individuals with documented ties to white nationalist organizations.

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Florida House of Representatives · James Alex Fields Jr. · League of the South · Marshall Rawson