A Jewish woman in Montana is suing a white supremacist who, she claims, has launched an antisemitic harassment campaign against her and her family.
Tanya Gersh, is backed by the Southern Poverty Law Center, a veteran American anti-racist body, and has taken out court papers against Andrew Anglin, founder of the Daily Stormer website. She says that Anglin posted personal details about her on his website and claims that the family subsequently received more than 700 abusive phone calls and social media attacks.
Whitefish, Montana, where Ms Gersh lives, became the focus of international attention at the end of last year when white supremacists declared that they would step up demonstrations against Jews. Sherry Spencer, the mother of another white supremacist, Richard Spencer, owns a commercial building in the town and her son is a frequent visitor.
Ms Gersh, who is an estate agent, and Mrs Spencer began discussions about putting the building up for sale after it became clear that there might be counter-protests by Jewish groups outside it. But the negotiations broke down and Mrs Spencer then went online and accused Ms Gersh of threatening her if she did not sell the building. Ms Gersh denies this claim.
