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6pm Update: Counter-Protests Continue; Spencer Claims His Supporter Attacked

Richard Spencer
Scott Pohl
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White nationalist Richard Spencer (center in brown suit) speaking at MSU Pavilion.

WKAR's Katie Cook reports counter-protesters are waiting for the speech by white nationalist Richard Spencer to finish. Meanwhile, Scott Pohl reports from inside MSU Pavilion, Spencer claimed one of his supporters was attacked. 

At 6:00 p.m., the counter-protesters have not dispersed.

No one severely injured as of this point.

Spencer delayed remarks by a half-hour over what he described as "a very serious situation outside."

He said an aid of his was attacked and injured by counter-protesters.

50 people heard Spencer speak.

He said 150 tickets distributed for the event.

Scott Pohl is a general assignment news reporter and produces news features and interviews. He is also an alternate local host on NPR's "Morning Edition."
Karel Vega served as radio news managing editor at WKAR from 2020 to 2023.
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