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Charlottesville, Va., Police Chief Retiring, As Fallout From 'Unite The Right' Rally

Charlottesville Police Chief Alfred Thomas listens earlier this month as an independent report on violence at a white supremacy rally is read at a news conference. Thomas announced his retirement Monday. Steve Helber/AP hide caption

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Charlottesville, Va., Police Chief Retiring, As Fallout From 'Unite The Right' Rally

December 18, 2017 • Accused by a stinging report of a "slow-footed response" to violence at the rally, and amid claims that he intimidated officers, Alfred Thomas is retiring. His deputy will take over as interim chief.