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Black Man Faces Felony Charge After Defending Himself Against Neo-Nazis

If convicted, 20-year-old DeAndre Harris, could face up to five years in prison and be slapped with a $2,500 fine for allegedly fighting back.

Six white supremacists violently beating a black man in a parking garage was one of many disturbing incidents caught on camera during the striking events surrounding the far-right rally in Charlottesville, Virginia, in August.

But now 20-year-old DeAndre Harris, who reportedly suffered a concussion, a head laceration that required 10 staples, a broken wrist, and a chipped tooth, is facing a felony charge himself: unlawful wounding for allegedly fighting back. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and be slapped with a $2,500 fine. On Monday, a local magistrate issued a warrant for Harris' arrest based on a complaint brought by one of the individuals involved in the melée. Continue reading on VICE News.