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A police officer was accused of spying for China. The charges were dropped, but the NYPD fired him
By Dave Collins
March 20, 2024
Michigan man who was accidently shot in face with ghost gun sues manufacturer and former friend
By Corey Williams
March 12, 2024
‘Ghost Gun’ Co. Sued In Mich. For Selling To Teen Shooter
By Danielle Ferguson
March 12, 2024
Michigan man accidentally shot in face with ghost gun sues manufacturer, ex-friend
By Corey Williams
March 12, 2024
Michigan shooting survivor sues after former friend shot him in face with ghost gun
By Clara Hendrickson
March 12, 2024
Michael Bloch: A Passion to Defend Victims of Persecution
By Jennifer Andrus
December 4, 2023
Pro Say: Meet the Lawyers Who Took On White Supremacy
November 3, 2023
Attys Spotlighted in HBO Documentary on Charlottesville Suit
By Andrea Keckley
October 13, 2023
New Documentary Sheds Light on Charlottesville Trial
By Steve Scarpa
October 11, 2023
‘No Accident’ Review: Putting White Supremacists on Trial
By Nicholas Rapold
October 10, 2023
The Lawyers Who Refused to Let Neo-Nazis Off the Hook
By Nick Schager
October 10, 2023
Premiering Tonight: HBO Doc on the “Unite the Right” Trial
By Alison Preece
October 10, 2023
Charlottesville: ‘No Accident’ Documentary Follows Unite the Right Civil Lawsuit, Attorneys, Plaintiffs
By Crystal Graham
October 4, 2023
Michael Bloch to Be Featured in “No Accident” Documentary
HBO Original documentary chronicles legal team’s dogged efforts to prosecute white supremacists following deadly Charlottesville rally
September 29, 2023, NEW YORK – Bloch & White LLP is proud to share their involvement in the upcoming HBO Original documentary, “No Accident.” The documentary will premiere at the Woodstock Film Festival on September 29, and will be available to stream on HBO Max on October 10.
“No Accident” documents the seminal lawsuit, Sines v. Kessler, which was filed against 17 white nationalist leaders and organizations on behalf of the nine plaintiffs who suffered physical and emotional injuries while peacefully counter protesting the deadly 2017 “Unite the Right” rally in Charlottesville. The lawsuit alleged that the event was not an isolated, spontaneous gathering, but rather a well-planned and coordinated conspiracy to incite racially motivated violence and to advance an anti-Semitic, race-war agenda.
The documentary chronicles the years-long efforts of the legal team to develop and deploy a strategy to hold white supremacist organizers accountable and to put hate on trial. It follows members of the team, including Michael Bloch, who served as co-lead counsel, and Benjamin White, in their fight to give a voice to everyday citizens in standing up to condemn hate. The team secured a historic $26 million judgement for plaintiffs following a four-week jury trial.
“Sines was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to seek justice following the violence that caused loss of life and overwhelming physical and emotional pain for members of the Charlottesville community. We are deeply grateful for director Kristi Jacobson and the production team behind the documentary for allowing us to share the stories of the plaintiffs we fought to represent and for understanding the importance of keeping this story—and the fight against white supremacy—alive,” said Michael Bloch.
The documentary was directed by Emmy® Award-winning filmmaker Kristi Jacobson. Those featured in the film include attorneys Roberta Kaplan, Karen Dunn, Michael Bloch and Jessica Phillips and plaintiffs Marissa Blair, April Muñiz, Natalie Romero, Elizabeth Sines, Devin Willis and Seth Wispelwey.
“The impact of Sines sent a clear message that the actions of violent extremists, and their underlining ideologies, must be dealt with head on. “No Accident” captures the tremendous work that went into this case and reinforces how bringing light to these issues, and the individuals involved, can help force them back into the shadows. We are so appreciative of everyone involved in helping this documentary come together,” added Benjamin White.
Bloch & White was launched in 2022 in part to litigate high impact public interest matters, including in the spheres of political extremism, criminal justice reform, gun violence and many others. Michael and Benjamin’s work in Sines v. Kessler helped influence the trajectory of their careers and their steadfast commitment to equity, dignity and justice.
More information about the documentary can be found here and the official trailer can be viewed here.
Image courtesy of HBO
This Man’s Conviction Was Overturned After Two Years in Prison. But the City Said He Didn’t Deserve a Dime.
By Jake Pearson and Mike Haynes
April 27, 2023
$2M False Arrest Win May Spawn New Legal Fights for NYPD
By Marco Poggio
April 21, 2023
Another Round of Litigator of the Week Runners-Up and Shout Outs
By Ross Todd
March 24, 2023
Why More Young Attorneys Are Striking Out On Their Own
By Rachel Rippetoe
March 1, 2023
The Charlottesville Trial Against ‘Unite the Right’ Revealed the True Essence of White Supremacists—One Year Later, the Threat is Still Real
By Michael Bloch and Benjamin White
December 9, 2022
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By Aebra Coe
September 21, 2022
Bodega Worker Case Exposes Key Flaw in NY Legal System
By Michael Bloch
July 22, 2022
Battling the Bullies of the Alt-Right
By Steve Scarpa
July 12, 2022
White Supremasists’ Terrifying Disguise of Acting in ‘Self-Defense’
By Michael Bloch and Benjamin White
July 12, 2022
Ex-Kaplan Hecker & Fink Attorneys Form New Firm in Manhattan
By Jason Grant
June 13, 2022
San Fran Recall A REBUKE Of Progressive Crime Reform, Or Media Complicit In COPAGANDA?
June 9, 2022
By Karen Sloan
June 8, 2022
By Matt Perez
June 8, 2022
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March 24, 2022
March 17, 2022
Acclaimed Civil Rights Litigator Michael Bloch Met with Students at Community Day School As Part of its International Holocaust Remembrance Day
February 1, 2022
November 23, 2021
Jury awards plaintiffs $25 million in lawsuit against white supremacists behind violence at Charlottesville ‘Unite the Right’ rally
November 23, 2021
Charlottesville rally organizers found liable by jury
By Joseph Choi
November 23, 2021
By Grace Dixon
November 19, 2021
November 16, 2021
Unite the Right organizer appeared to instruct followers to mislead law enforcement, court evidence suggests
By Ellie Silverman
November 15, 2021
By Macy Moors
November 15, 2021
November 9, 2021
Richard Spencer, questioned in Charlottesville trial, downplays evidence of racist and violent intent
By Ellie Silverman
November 5, 2021
By Christopher Miller
November 4, 2021
By Tyler Hammel
November 4, 2021
‘We Don’t Settle With Nazis’: Inside the Years-Long Legal Process to Get the Charlottesville Case to Trial
October 29, 2021
October 24, 2021
By Dave Simpson
September 20, 2021
Taking White Supremacy to Court
June 10, 2021
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How the Deadly Charlottesville Rally, the Reported Gov. Whitmer Kidnapping Plot and More Underscore the Continued Threat of Far-Right Extremists
October 13, 2020
July 10, 2020
By Aebra Coe
April 16, 2020
By Sarah Martinson
April 14, 2020
2nd Circ. Urges Atty Access For Detainees Amid Pandemic
March 22, 2020
By Samantha Michaels
January 10, 2020