Controversial speakers hold event on USC’s campus

A controversial event on the campus of the University of South Carolina drew a modest turnout Wednesday night.

Columbia, S.C. (WOLO)– A controversial event on the campus of the University of South Carolina drew a modest turnout Wednesday night.

In what was billed as a “Roast of Kamala Harris” at the Russell House speakers Milo Yiannopoulos, a far-right political commentator, and Gavin Mcinnes founder of the Proud Boys used racial and sexist slurs while discussing the upcoming election.

Yiannopoulos also announced  he’s suing 27 students & 37 faculty for “their role in suppressing speech on campus.”

Some students got up and left during the presentation.

Earlier in the day lawmakers, students, and others held a demonstration protesting the event and thousands signed a petition prior to the event in an effort to stop it.

ABC Columbia’s Lee Williams attended the event.