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

Richard Spencer
Scott Pohl
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WKAR Public Media
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 has maintained an on-call schedule reporting for WKAR following his retirement after 36 years on the air at the station.
Karel Vega served as radio news managing editor at WKAR from 2020 to 2023.
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