Victim recounts Charlottesville car attack that killed 1, injured Nineteen
Marcus Martins fiancée is compelled to describe him in a way she didn’t need to before. Now, “he’s the boy in the photos.”
The havoc of Saturday, when a man plowed his car into a group protesting a Virginia white supremacy rally, prompted the switch.
Martin is “the dude” in the white T-shirt, cut-offs and crimson sneakers seen “in the photos” being threw in the air behind a car alleged to have been driven by James Fields in a horrific attack that killed one person and injured nineteen others.
“He had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it appalled me.”
“I shouldn’t be here right now, having this interview. I should be home getting ready for work,” said Martin, who told Fox News the incident was a “terror attack” and a “hate crime.”
Martin said he was frustrated President Trump wouldn’t use those terms, tho’ Trump on Monday gave his most sultry statement on Saturday’s events, terming it “racist violence.”
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Virginia State Troopers stand underneath a statue of Robert E. Lee prior to a white supremacist rally. (Reuters)
Martin and his fiancée originally determined to attend the protest with a few friends, however, Martin said, it was clear the tense atmosphere would eventually pour out.
“It was like milk and oil,” he said, speaking to Fox News just a block from where he was run over. “That [white supremacist] group was not going to mix. they knew what they were doing.”
Martin now sits in a wheelchair. His left gam in a beige cast. His fiancée, Marissa Blair, is physically fine. She says that’s because Martin saved her.
“All of the unexpected we hear a commotion,” Blair said. “I see figures flying. Your very first reaction is to budge, but it happened so rapid. The car came so swift and all I could feel was someone thrust me out of the way. My fiancé shoved me out of the way.
“I looked for Marcus, and I turned around – he had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it appalled me.”
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White nationalists rally around a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville. (Reuters)
One of the most recognizable photos of that day was taken sometime around 1:42 pm, as the Dodge Challenger plowed into two other cars and a crowd of pedestrians.
The photo has since become a symbol of the hate and violence that enveloped the Virginia city.
There are footwear on the ground, under cars, as figures hurl over the top of them.
“Marissa was on Facebook live,” Martin said. “I was on my phone, and then I heard the tires screech. So I looked up and I see people just flying. I just shoved Marissa out of the way, and I took the hit.”
Police said Fields, 20, intentionally drove his Dodge Challenger “at a high rate of speed” towards a crowd of pedestrians, rear-ending a sedan that then hit a minivan in front of it. All three vehicles headed into the crowd, as they crossed the street.
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James Fields is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a car attack. (AP)
Fields fled the scene, but was apprehended a brief time later. He’s charged with one count of 2nd degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit and run.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights probe as well, Trump announced Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday the attack meets the definition of domestic terrorism, telling ABC’s Good Morning America, “you can be sure we will charge and advance the most serious charges that can be brought. This is an evil attack, that cannot be accepted in America.”
Witnesses say the people injured in the attack were counter-protesters demonstrating against white supremacists and fascists who had gathered in the area.
Martin and Blair said they were not part of any particular group, but were “worried citizens” who desired their voices heard.
“We weren’t just going to let [white supremacists] walk loosely around our city like they used to,” Blair said. “We were marching peacefully. Nobody was terrorizing [anyone], ruining any property.”
The duo marched with friends — including one named Heather Heyer.
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White nationalist demonstrators walk into a park surrounded by counter-protesters. (AP)
Heyer did not manage to avoid the cars. Officials say the thirty two year old was transported to UVA Medical Center, but did not get through her injuries.
Blair met Heyer three years ago. The pair worked together as paralegals at a local law rock-hard.
Blair said her friend and coworker loved making people laugh and always “stood up for what she believed.”
“She was a sweet, sweet soul – always spoke with conviction,” Blair said. “[Heyer] believed in equality and she didn’t want hate. She desired everyone to get along, to be equal.”
By Sunday, only nine of the nineteen people who were injured in the attack remained at the hospital – all listed in “good” condition.
Martin said he is angry.
He said he believes what happened was avoidable and places a lot of the blame on the city he calls home.
“You approved it,” Martin said. “You know what the federal judge did, said if you don’t permit this to happen we’re going to sue you. Sue me. We’re not going to bring that type of crowd to our city. You could’ve done that but you didn’t. You didn’t want to press the issue and now somebody died because of your decision.”
Martin and Blair plan to marry in 2018.
The City of Charlottesville did not instantly react to a request for comment.
Victim recounts Charlottesville car attack that killed 1, injured Nineteen, Fox News
Victim recounts Charlottesville car attack that killed 1, injured Nineteen
Marcus Martins fiancée is compelled to describe him in a way she didn’t need to before. Now, “he’s the boy in the photos.”
The havoc of Saturday, when a man plowed his car into a group protesting a Virginia white supremacy rally, prompted the switch.
Martin is “the fellow” in the white T-shirt, cut-offs and crimson sneakers seen “in the photos” being threw in the air behind a car alleged to have been driven by James Fields in a horrific attack that killed one person and injured nineteen others.
“He had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it horrified me.”
“I shouldn’t be here right now, having this interview. I should be home getting ready for work,” said Martin, who told Fox News the incident was a “terror attack” and a “hate crime.”
Martin said he was frustrated President Trump wouldn’t use those terms, however Trump on Monday gave his most sultry statement on Saturday’s events, terming it “racist violence.”
Related Picture
Virginia State Troopers stand underneath a statue of Robert E. Lee prior to a white supremacist rally. (Reuters)
Martin and his fiancée originally determined to attend the protest with a few friends, however, Martin said, it was clear the tense atmosphere would eventually pour out.
“It was like milk and oil,” he said, speaking to Fox News just a block from where he was run over. “That [white supremacist] group was not going to mix. they knew what they were doing.”
Martin now sits in a wheelchair. His left gam in a beige cast. His fiancée, Marissa Blair, is physically fine. She says that’s because Martin saved her.
“All of the unexpected we hear a commotion,” Blair said. “I see figures flying. Your very first reaction is to stir, but it happened so prompt. The car came so prompt and all I could feel was someone thrust me out of the way. My fiancé shoved me out of the way.
“I looked for Marcus, and I turned around – he had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it appalled me.”
Related Photo
White nationalists rally around a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville. (Reuters)
One of the most recognizable photos of that day was taken sometime around 1:42 pm, as the Dodge Challenger plowed into two other cars and a crowd of pedestrians.
The photo has since become a symbol of the hate and violence that enveloped the Virginia city.
There are footwear on the ground, under cars, as figures hurl over the top of them.
“Marissa was on Facebook live,” Martin said. “I was on my phone, and then I heard the tires screech. So I looked up and I see people just flying. I just shoved Marissa out of the way, and I took the hit.”
Police said Fields, 20, intentionally drove his Dodge Challenger “at a high rate of speed” towards a crowd of pedestrians, rear-ending a sedan that then hit a minivan in front of it. All three vehicles headed into the crowd, as they crossed the street.
Related Photo
James Fields is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a car attack. (AP)
Fields fled the scene, but was apprehended a brief time later. He’s charged with one count of 2nd degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit and run.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights probe as well, Trump announced Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday the attack meets the definition of domestic terrorism, telling ABC’s Good Morning America, “you can be sure we will charge and advance the most serious charges that can be brought. This is an evil attack, that cannot be accepted in America.”
Witnesses say the people injured in the attack were counter-protesters demonstrating against white supremacists and fascists who had gathered in the area.
Martin and Blair said they were not part of any particular group, but were “worried citizens” who wished their voices heard.
“We weren’t just going to let [white supremacists] walk loosely around our city like they used to,” Blair said. “We were marching peacefully. Nobody was terrorizing [anyone], demolishing any property.”
The duo marched with friends — including one named Heather Heyer.
Related Picture
White nationalist demonstrators walk into a park surrounded by counter-protesters. (AP)
Heyer did not manage to avoid the cars. Officials say the thirty two year old was transported to UVA Medical Center, but did not sustain her injuries.
Blair met Heyer three years ago. The pair worked together as paralegals at a local law rigid.
Blair said her friend and coworker loved making people laugh and always “stood up for what she believed.”
“She was a sweet, sweet soul – always spoke with conviction,” Blair said. “[Heyer] believed in equality and she didn’t want hate. She desired everyone to get along, to be equal.”
By Sunday, only nine of the nineteen people who were injured in the attack remained at the hospital – all listed in “good” condition.
Martin said he is angry.
He said he believes what happened was avoidable and places a lot of the blame on the city he calls home.
“You approved it,” Martin said. “You know what the federal judge did, said if you don’t permit this to happen we’re going to sue you. Sue me. We’re not going to bring that type of crowd to our city. You could’ve done that but you didn’t. You didn’t want to press the issue and now somebody died because of your decision.”
Martin and Blair plan to marry in 2018.
The City of Charlottesville did not instantly react to a request for comment.
Victim recounts Charlottesville car attack that killed 1, injured Nineteen, Fox News
Victim recounts Charlottesville car attack that killed 1, injured Nineteen
Marcus Martins fiancée is coerced to describe him in a way she didn’t need to before. Now, “he’s the boy in the photos.”
The havoc of Saturday, when a man plowed his car into a group protesting a Virginia white supremacy rally, prompted the switch.
Martin is “the boy” in the white T-shirt, cut-offs and crimson sneakers seen “in the photos” being threw in the air behind a car alleged to have been driven by James Fields in a horrific attack that killed one person and injured nineteen others.
“He had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it appalled me.”
“I shouldn’t be here right now, having this interview. I should be home getting ready for work,” said Martin, who told Fox News the incident was a “terror attack” and a “hate crime.”
Martin said he was frustrated President Trump wouldn’t use those terms, tho’ Trump on Monday gave his most sultry statement on Saturday’s events, terming it “racist violence.”
Related Pic
Virginia State Troopers stand underneath a statue of Robert E. Lee prior to a white supremacist rally. (Reuters)
Martin and his fiancée primarily determined to attend the protest with a few friends, however, Martin said, it was clear the tense atmosphere would eventually explode.
“It was like milk and oil,” he said, speaking to Fox News just a block from where he was run over. “That [white supremacist] group was not going to mix. they knew what they were doing.”
Martin now sits in a wheelchair. His left gam in a beige cast. His fiancée, Marissa Blair, is physically fine. She says that’s because Martin saved her.
“All of the unexpected we hear a commotion,” Blair said. “I see bods flying. Your very first reaction is to budge, but it happened so swift. The car came so prompt and all I could feel was someone thrust me out of the way. My fiancé shoved me out of the way.
“I looked for Marcus, and I turned around – he had on a crimson hat and the hat had blood all over it. And it appalled me.”
Related Pic
White nationalists rally around a statue of Robert E. Lee in Charlottesville. (Reuters)
One of the most recognizable photos of that day was taken sometime around 1:42 pm, as the Dodge Challenger plowed into two other cars and a crowd of pedestrians.
The photo has since become a symbol of the hate and violence that enveloped the Virginia city.
There are boots on the ground, under cars, as figures hurl over the top of them.
“Marissa was on Facebook live,” Martin said. “I was on my phone, and then I heard the tires screech. So I looked up and I see people just flying. I just shoved Marissa out of the way, and I took the hit.”
Police said Fields, 20, intentionally drove his Dodge Challenger “at a high rate of speed” towards a crowd of pedestrians, rear-ending a sedan that then hit a minivan in front of it. All three vehicles headed into the crowd, as they crossed the street.
Related Photo
James Fields is charged with second-degree murder in connection with a car attack. (AP)
Fields fled the scene, but was apprehended a brief time later. He’s charged with one count of 2nd degree murder, three counts of malicious wounding, and one count of hit and run.
The Department of Justice opened a civil rights probe as well, Trump announced Monday.
Attorney General Jeff Sessions said Monday the attack meets the definition of domestic terrorism, telling ABC’s Good Morning America, “you can be sure we will charge and advance the most serious charges that can be brought. This is an evil attack, that cannot be accepted in America.”
Witnesses say the people injured in the attack were counter-protesters demonstrating against white supremacists and fascists who had gathered in the area.
Martin and Blair said they were not part of any particular group, but were “worried citizens” who dreamed their voices heard.
“We weren’t just going to let [white supremacists] walk loosely around our city like they used to,” Blair said. “We were marching peacefully. Nobody was terrorizing [anyone], demolishing any property.”
The duo marched with friends — including one named Heather Heyer.
Related Photo
White nationalist demonstrators walk into a park surrounded by counter-protesters. (AP)
Heyer did not manage to avoid the cars. Officials say the thirty two year old was transported to UVA Medical Center, but did not sustain her injuries.
Blair met Heyer three years ago. The pair worked together as paralegals at a local law stiff.
Blair said her friend and coworker loved making people laugh and always “stood up for what she believed.”
“She was a sweet, sweet soul – always spoke with conviction,” Blair said. “[Heyer] believed in equality and she didn’t want hate. She desired everyone to get along, to be equal.”
By Sunday, only nine of the nineteen people who were injured in the attack remained at the hospital – all listed in “good” condition.
Martin said he is angry.
He said he believes what happened was avoidable and places a lot of the blame on the city he calls home.
“You approved it,” Martin said. “You know what the federal judge did, said if you don’t permit this to happen we’re going to sue you. Sue me. We’re not going to bring that type of crowd to our city. You could’ve done that but you didn’t. You didn’t want to press the issue and now somebody died because of your decision.”
Martin and Blair plan to marry in 2018.
The City of Charlottesville did not instantaneously react to a request for comment.