Timeline of events for Unite the Right rally in Charlottesville

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. (WSET) - A white supremacist rally turned deadly Saturday, when one woman and two state troopers died.

The city of Charlottesville is still reeling, and several vigils are planned.

Below is a timeline of events surrounding the Unite the Right Rally.

Thursday, August 10:

• Jason Kessler, who organized the Unite the Right rally, files a federal lawsuit against the city of Charlottesville, saying it was unconstitutional for them to move the rally from Emancipation Park to McIntire Park.

Friday, August 11:

• A federal judge rules the rally can be held in Emancipation Park.
• Governor McAuliffe releases a statement saying the National Guard, Virginia State Police, and other public safety officials will be on standby for the scheduled rally on August 12.
• Hundreds of white supremacists carrying tiki torches march through the University of Virginia's campus. That demonstration turned violent.

Saturday, August 12:

• The white nationalists and counter-protesters arrive at Emancipation Park before the scheduled start time.
• At approximately 11:32 a.m., law enforcement rule it is an unlawful assembly after violence breaks out.
• At approximately 11:52 a.m., Governor McAuliffe declares a state of emergency, because violence had broken out in the streets of Charlottesville.
• Around 11:53 a.m., the University of Virginia cancels all campus activities, effective at noon.
• At 1:19 p.m., President Trump responds to the chaos via Twitter.
• At approximately 1:42 p.m., a car plows into the downtown mall, killing a woman, and injuring 19.
• Just after 3 p.m., President Trump spoke in New Jersey, condemning the violence and calling for unity.
• Shortly before 5 p.m., a Virginia State Police helicopter crashed, killing two troopers.
• Saturday evening around 6 p.m., Governor McAuliffe holds a press conference, condemning the white supremacists and violence.
• Officials reveal the suspect in the car attack as James Alex Fields, Jr.
• Virginia State Police say three others were arrested.
• Citizens gather for a prayer vigil late Saturday night.

Sunday, August 13:

• Governor McAuliffe attends two church services in Charlottesville
  
  

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