Alan Swinney, the far-right extremist was sentenced to 10 years in prison for actions in Portland-area protests. He was convicted of unlawful use of a weapon, attempted assault, and second degree unlawful use of mace. OPB
Alan Swinney, the far-right extremist who was found guilty of 11 charges stemming from his participation in multiple violent rallies in August 2020, was sentenced Friday morning to 10 years in prison and three years of post prison supervision.of unlawful use of a weapon, attempted assault, pointing a firearm at another, second degree unlawful use of mace, among other charges.
To support their sentencing recommendation, prosecutors included a handwritten letter Swinney tried to send to Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer who murdered George Floyd, sparking months of nationwide racial justice protests.In the letter, Swinney expressed sympathy for Chauvin after his conviction, telling him to keep his head up because he could win on appeal or be freed through other means.
Alan Swinney, a demonstrator who has engaged in violence, appeared at a Gresham rally Aug. 26, 2020, four days after pulling a gun on demonstrators in Portland. Swinney carried a paintball gun and a handgun at the Gresham rally. On Dec. 10, 2021, he was sentenced to 10 years prison for his role in Portland-area protests.“It’s time to clean house. I don’t believe you meant to kill the guy,” Swinney wrote. “The world’s a little bit better and safer place without him in it. He was a POS.
Prosecutors said Swinney is “a catalyst and a lightning rod for political violence” and that his desire to organize violent, hate-filled militia groups, create riots and engage in conflict represents an extreme danger to the community.
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