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Georgia Man in Nazi Uniform Accused of Assaulting UGA Student Released on Bond as Neo-Nazi Fundraising Emerges

The victim reports a broken nose, a black eye and stitches after the downtown Athens attack.

Overview

  • Video from outside Cutter’s Pub shows the man in a swastika armband appearing to strike a woman with a glass vessel after patrons blocked his entry.
  • Athens-Clarke County police arrested 33-year-old Kenneth Leland Morgan on felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor battery charges.
  • Local outlets report Morgan was released after several days on a $15,000 bond, following his booking late last week.
  • The University of Georgia condemned the attack and said the suspect is not affiliated with the school, with student support services reaching out to those affected.
  • The Jewish Telegraphic Agency reports white supremacist Paul Miller promoted a crowdfunding drive and said he was working to secure Morgan’s release, with donations surpassing $5,000.