Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-11 15:37:19 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 330DFA0450F2F8CD2B1DBA54B73D535D5DB8C8707D54B61E3058A4D157ED9BA8
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Original Note:
The United States Justice Department has prosecuted and convicted a large number of people stemming from the demonstrations in Portland. The statement that "very few of them were charged" is misleading. Sources: https://www.justice.gov/usao-or/pr/74-people-facing-federal-charges-crimes-committed-during-portland-demonstrations https://www.koin.com/news/protests/portland-protest-arrests-by-the-numbers-through-feb-2021/
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