A Nevada man, Gary Miller, along with his wife and daughter, were arrested on various misdemeanors following a verbal altercation with a Black man, Ricky Johnson, in Virginia City. The incident occurred during a classic car show and escalated when Miller referenced a 'hanging tree' to Johnson. The encounter turned heated, with both parties exchanging profanities.
Miller admitted to mentioning the 'hanging tree' to Johnson, which led to their arrests. The incident, which took place on August 2, drew swift condemnation from local and state officials. Nevada Attorney General Aaron Ford praised the arrests, emphasizing the need to hold individuals accountable for racist actions.
