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Man in Nazi Uniform Charged After Athens Bar Assault on UGA Student

With Nazi symbols lawful to display in Georgia, the case turns on the alleged assault.

A man wore what appeared to be a Nazi uniform in Athens, Georgia, sparking outrage.
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An Athens-Clarke County police officer's patch on the shoulder of their uniform

Overview

  • Athens-Clarke County booking records identify the suspect as Kenneth Leland Morgan, 32/33, arrested around 2:56 a.m. on Oct. 24 on charges of aggravated assault and simple battery.
  • UGA student Grace Lang says she suffered a broken nose and required stitches after being struck with a glass vessel during the confrontation captured on video.
  • Cutters Pub says Morgan was denied entry and told to leave, and the University of Georgia condemned the attack and confirmed he is not affiliated with the school.
  • Jail records list a $1,500 bond for the battery charge, with no bond listed for aggravated assault; NBC reported he remained in custody on Sunday.
  • Online reaction has included a GiveSendGo fundraiser and a claim by white supremacist Paul Miller that bail was paid and a co-signer was being sought, a development that remains unverified.