Multnomah DA Drops Charges Against Journalist After Portland Arrest
Multnomah County prosecutors announced they will not pursue disorderly‑conduct charges against independent conservative journalist Nick Sortor after his Oct. 2, 2025 arrest during chaotic anti‑ICE protests in Portland. The district attorney’s office said a review of reports and video evidence found insufficient proof to meet the beyond‑a‑reasonable‑doubt standard; Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day praised the DA’s review and reiterated the bureau’s commitment to enforcing the law.
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📌 Key Facts
- Nick Sortor was arrested Oct. 2, 2025 outside the ICE facility in Portland and initially charged with second‑degree disorderly conduct.
- The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office reviewed reports and video and dropped the charge, saying the crime cannot be proven beyond a reasonable doubt.
- Portland Police Bureau Chief Bob Day issued a supporting statement; the DA noted two other individuals arrested Oct. 2 have been charged.
- Sortor stated on social media he will appear in court to finalize the matter and hinted at possible further legal action.