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A black man who was severely beaten during a violent white nationalist rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, and then charged with misdemeanor assault over the same incident, has been found not guilty.

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Local news outlets reported that a Charlottesville judge said on Friday it was clear DeAndre Harris did not intend to harm the man who made a complaint against him.

Photos and videos of the 12 August attack on Harris in a parking garage were widely shared online. Harris was left with serious injuries.

Harold Crews, state chairman of the North Carolina League of the South, sought the charge against Harris, who turned himself in after a warrant was issued.

The Daily Progress reported that about 100 people came to the Charlottesville general district court on Friday to show their support for Harris.