Multnomah County
District Attorney

1200 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 5200
Portland, OR 97204
503-988-3162

Multnomah County District Attorney

 
1200 SW 1st Avenue, Suite 5200
| Portland, OR 97204
| 503-988-3162
 
OFFICE OF THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY
MULTNOMAH COUNTY, OREGON

NATHAN VASQUEZ
  PRESS RELEASE
Patrick Dooris
Director of Communications
cell: 971-413-5371
Pat.Dooris@mcda.us
media@mcda.us
 
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    
 

Multnomah County DA Mike Schmidt Statement Condemning Acts of Destruction Occurring at Demonstrations

May 1, 2024

Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released the following statement today:

“The destruction occurring at demonstrations tonight is unacceptable and will not be tolerated. Damaging property, making threats, and perpetrating violence are not acceptable, meaningful, or productive ways to make a point. These are destructive behaviors that harm community members and local businesses. 

“My office stands ready to prosecute cases related to these activities after reviewing evidence gathered and provided to us by law enforcement.”

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