Rep. Frelinghuysen Speaks Out Against White Supremacists, Hatred Expressed At Charlottesville

NORTH JERSEY, NJ — A North Jersey congressman has condemned the "hatred" and "violence" by white supremacists in Charlottesville, Virginia that left three people dead.

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (NJ-11) said in a statement issued Wednesday that "there is no comparison between those on the side of bigotry and hate, and those who manned the barriers to protest them. The views and actions of white supremacists have no place in America."

A vigil in "solidarity with the survivors" of the attack was held in Morristown Monday night by NJ 11th for Change. Another was held in Glen Rock Tuesday.

Mourners gathered in Charlottesville Wednesday morning for a memorial service for Heather Heyer, a counter-protester who was killed by a reported Nazi supporter.

Alex Fields, a 20-year-old currently in police custody, is believed to be the driver who drove into a crowd a people who protested the original white supremacist rally. In addition to killing Heyer, the driver injured at least 19 other people.

As the memorial started, President Trump tweeted,"Memorial service today for beautiful and incredible Heather Heyer, a truly special young woman. She will be long remembered by all!"

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