Birdwatch Note Rating
2023-03-13 08:33:57 UTC - HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: 8CFB9D94F25A48C2F7FF929F71F7F61D01C8425DAABE2F89DAD554E18B828AF5
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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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