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‘Racist cowards’: Volusia Sheriff vows to fight against white supremacist spreading hate

VOLUSIA COUNTY, Fla. — Volusia County Sheriff Mike Chitwood is promising to take down antisemites who he said are continuing to spread hate in the community.

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The antisemitic banners and flyers were displayed in Daytona Beach and Ormond Beach over the weekend.

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Chitwood released a statement Tuesday night that he is hearing more reports of white supremacists harassing people.

He went on to say, “as Volusia sheriff, I will use every legal measure in my power to crush these antisemitic racist cowards. I hope they keep their cameras rolling and get it all on video.”

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Chitwood said he will have more to say in the near future.

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