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Unite the Right organizer Kessler denied concealed handgun permit
Unite the Right organizer Kessler denied concealed handgun permit
Tyler Hammel Nov 24, 2020
Unite the Right organizer Jason Kessler was denied a concealed handgun permit following a filing from the Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney. ... According to court documents, Kessler filed to obtain a concealed carry permit in September in Albemarle County Circuit Court.
In October, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley filed an affidavit in opposition to Kessler’s application, citing Kessler’s criminal history and in particular an October 2017 indictment on a felony perjury charge for falsely swearing that he was assaulted.
Though Kessler’s sworn statement resulted in an assault and battery charge being filed against then-53-year-old James Justin Taylor, the charge was later dismissed with prejudice after video evidence came to light showing Kessler’s account was inaccurate.
Kessler later pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Taylor in Charlottesville General District Court and received a 30-day suspended jail sentence and 50 hours of community service. ... He was later charged with felony perjury for lying to an Albemarle County magistrate about the incident but the charge was dismissed after former Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Tracci failed to properly establish venue.
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Tyler Hammel
Reporter
Tyler is a reporter for the Daily Progress. You can reach him at (434) 978-7268
Tyler Hammel Nov 24, 2020
Unite the Right organizer Jason Kessler was denied a concealed handgun permit following a filing from the Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney. ... According to court documents, Kessler filed to obtain a concealed carry permit in September in Albemarle County Circuit Court.
In October, Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Jim Hingeley filed an affidavit in opposition to Kessler’s application, citing Kessler’s criminal history and in particular an October 2017 indictment on a felony perjury charge for falsely swearing that he was assaulted.
Though Kessler’s sworn statement resulted in an assault and battery charge being filed against then-53-year-old James Justin Taylor, the charge was later dismissed with prejudice after video evidence came to light showing Kessler’s account was inaccurate.
Kessler later pleaded guilty to assault and battery against Taylor in Charlottesville General District Court and received a 30-day suspended jail sentence and 50 hours of community service. ... He was later charged with felony perjury for lying to an Albemarle County magistrate about the incident but the charge was dismissed after former Albemarle County Commonwealth’s Attorney Robert Tracci failed to properly establish venue.
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Tyler Hammel
Reporter
Tyler is a reporter for the Daily Progress. You can reach him at (434) 978-7268