Nevada Dems condemn Virginia City incident

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – Nevada Democrats are issuing condemnations after a video emerged over the weekend showing a confrontation at Hot August Nights in Virginia City.

Cortez Masto took to Twitter to say:

“Racism has no place in Nevada. I’m appalled by the incident this weekend in Virginia City and support the Storey County Sheriff’s investigation.”

Fellow Nevada Democrat also took to Twitter, saying:

“Nevada is a proudly diverse, inclusive, and welcoming state. The racist and hateful behavior in this shameful video does not represent who we are, and I join officials across our state in strongly condemning it.”

Attorney General also had this to say:

“My office is aware of the hateful, racist incident caught on camera in Virginia City, one of Nevada’s most storied towns. Individuals are shown verbally harassing a Black man and apparently referenced a “hanging tree” during their aggressive interaction with him. As Nevada’s Attorney General, I wholly condemn their actions. Such hate does not represent the values we hold here in Nevada, and it should not be countenanced. Accordingly, I have reached out to Sheriff Cullen to offer my support in his office’s investigation into this matter.

I am proud to be a Nevadan, as are the employees from my office who reside throughout our state, including those living in and around Virginia City.

Nevada is rich in diversity, with people from different backgrounds, and I know us to be welcoming and kind. Many have already voiced their disgust in the actions that took place. I encourage others to likewise denounce the racism displayed in the video.”

The trio of Dems joined Republican Governor Joe Lombardo in also condemning the incident.

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