Breaking update — Trial of Alissa Azar, the violent leader of Portland Antifa
The judge ruled to allow prosecutor to enter ALL evidence against Azar, including years long history of her violent involvement with Portland Antifa 🧵
This will annihilate the defense’s claims that Azar is a "journalist."
The judge initially denied evidence to be submitted against her that was unrelated to the June 18 riot.
But Alissa Azar took the stand to testify — (shocking due to high chance of incrimination) — and lied several times, which opened the door for all evidence to be entered.
Analysis: Azar’s defense team blew their chances by having Alissa testify.
Note: This is not Multnomah County (Portland). The justice system here in Clackamas does not mess around.
Day 2: Alissa Azar Trial - The violent leader of Portland Antifa accused of felony riot
Prosecution argues a strong case - Bombshell video evidence reveals Alissa Azar participated in a riot alongside Rose City Antifa, who allegedly brought homemade explosive devices to their violent direct action.
Azar claims to be a "journalist" but evidence shows she assisted in organizing the riot that "caused grave public harm." 🧵
The prosecutor arguing the case is Deputy District Attorney Josh Cutino, one of the state’s best prosecutors.
He submitted damning evidence that eviscerated Azar's narrative that she was a "journalist" acting in "self-defense" that day.
CASE FACTS
On June 18, 2021, Antifa militants organized to violently attack a right-wing voter registration event at Clackamette Park in Oregon City.
The organizers of the right-wing event reserved the park shelter for 4 pm.
Portland Antifa issued a call-to-action to disrupt the event, and arrived at the park around 2 pm with weapons, riot gear, shields, chemical sprays, etc.
Antifa came to the park with the sole intention to fight and caused grave public harm, Cutino argued.
In response to Antifa's planned disruption, the Proud Boys mobilized to thwart Antifa from attacking conservatives at the event.
Antifa militants arrived at the park before the right-wing group and took over the shelter they had reserved.
Antifa formed a militant line surrounding the shelter, armed with weapons, riot gear, etc.
An extremely violent brawl broke out between Antifa and the Proud Boys, which was declared a riot by police.
Defendant Alissa Azar posted Antifa's counter demonstration online and actively participated in the riot by launching an unprovoked mace attack.
Azar is on trial for felony riot, disorderly conduct, and unlawful use of mace.
🧵BREAKING: I am covering the trial of Alissa Azar - the violent ringleader of Portland Antifa
She has been accused of launching an unprovoked assault during a violent Antifa riot in 2021 - and is on trial for felony riot.
I am in the courtroom reporting for @TPostMillennial:
Alissa E. Azar, 32, is Rose City Antifa’s most famous member, who describes herself as a “journalist” but has a long history of participating in Antifa's violent direct actions.
She faces felony riot, disorderly conduct, and unlawful use of mace charges.
The trial is taking place in Clackamas County, Oregon, a conservative-leaning county that has no tolerance for outside agitators coming to the area to commit acts of political violence.
Commissioner @BenforOregon told TPM: "If you do the crime, you do the time."
BREAKING EXCLUSIVE: Judge rules against Antifa defendants in default, awards Andy Ngo $300,000 in damages over Portland attack thepostmillennial.com/breaking-judge…
The three defendants had been found in default for not responding to @MrAndyNgo’s complaint, which is why they were not tried before the jury.
Corbyn Katherine Belyea, Madison Lee Allen, and Sammich Overkill Schott-Deputy physically beat Ngo in June 2019.
Another defendant named in the suit, Joseph Patrick Bolen, had reached a settlement with Ngo before the civil trial.
Rose City Antifa was also dismissed from the suit after the pre-trial judge ruled that an unassociated identity cannot be sued.