August 19, 2020
(PORTLAND, Ore.) – Today, Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt released a statement regarding the criminal conduct that occurred overnight at the Multnomah Building.
“The violent and intentional criminal behavior that occurred at the Multnomah Building is the antithesis to the work Multnomah County and its dedicated and diverse staff is doing daily to uplift, support and improve our community. The people working in the Multnomah Building serve a critical mission to the county’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic that continues to adversely impact marginalized communities. Breaking out windows, setting fires and committing assaults will not bring the much needed reform we need. I join Multnomah County Chair Deborah Kafoury, Multnomah County Sheriff Mike Reese and others in working with our community to bring about transformational change. I continue to condemn this violence. As Sheriff Reese said, it has no legitimate purpose. This destructive and illegal behavior needs to stop.”
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Media Contact:
Brent Weisberg, Communications Director
Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office