THREAD: We're representing 4 clients who filed a lawsuit today suing Proud Boys over assaults, battery etc. at rallies last month. For 2 weekends, the Proud Boys descended on Portland, sowing chaos, shooting at passers-by, and lobbing explosives. They're returning tomorrow.
Timing is not a coincidence. This suit is intended to deter the defendants from returning to our city to cause more harm and distress. The Proud Boys have a longstanding history & acknowledged strategy of using violence to intimidate & harm those who stand against fascism.
The lawsuit names 3 prominent figures associated with the Proud Boys: Alan Swinney of Texas, Corey Wyatt of Eugene, Ore., and David Willis of Lincoln Co, Ore. The lawsuit is also against certain presently unknown individuals.
Our plaintiffs were all harmed by the defendants in a variety of ways, including being maced, having weapons pointed at them, and in one case burned by an improvised explosive device thrown into the crowd. We're seeking $1.25m in damages on their behalf.
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