US Crime NewsPortland Mayor Says Protests Were ‘Largely Peaceful’ as Videos Show Antifa Assaulting People00CopyFacebookXTruthGettrLinkedInTelegramEmailSavePrintAntifa members cross Burnside Bridge from the west side of the city to the east side in search of conservative ralliers in Portland, Oregon, on Aug. 17, 2019. AP Photo/Gillian FlaccusZachary StieberSenior Reporter8/19/2019|Updated: 8/19/2019Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler claimed that the events on Aug. 17 were “largely peaceful” as video footage showed Antifa and their opponents brawling.In some cases, the far-left extremist group was reported to have committed unprovoked assaults on people who did not fight back.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentZachary StieberSenior ReporterZachary Stieber is a senior reporter for The Epoch Times based in Maryland. He covers U.S. and world news. Contact Zachary at [email protected]Author’s Selected ArticlesTrump Can’t Require Proof of Citizenship for Voters: JudgeOct 31, 2025FDA Takes Steps to Limit Ingestible Fluoride Products for ChildrenOct 31, 2025Over $1 Billion in Medicaid Funds Spent on Illegal Immigrants: AuditOct 31, 2025Here Are All the States That Have Declared Emergencies Over Food Stamp PauseOct 31, 2025Related TopicsPortlandAntifated wheeler
