Dueling rallies in Portland, Ore., ended with members of the Patriot Prayer group and counter-demonstrators clashing on Saturday, resulting in six arrests.
The day started with a rally downtown to support survivors of sexual assault where several in attendance spoke about their experiences, the Oregonian reported. Around 200 people attended.
Nearby, a “Him Too” rally, a counter to the #MeToo movement, hosted by Patriot Prayer member Haley Adams was underway with about 40 people in attendance.
back at the #himtoo rally, speaker is advising men to obtain written permission or film the act before having a fling with a woman.
Patriot Prayer stalwart and Proud Boys member Tusitala “Tiny” Toese is the MC, introducing next speaker @TaraLaRosa, who is a pioneer of female MMA pic.twitter.com/MUB7jBICyt— PDX Mike Bivins (@itsmikebivins) November 17, 2018
Adams said the gathering was to support men falsely accused of sexual assault, though some guest speakers spoke about freedom and a “war on men.” Once the rally ended, protesters allegedly began throwing bottles and flares and small scuffles broke out
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A few demonstrators allegedly tossed smoke bombs as well, the paper reported. Police officers in riot gear separated the Patriot Prayer members and the black-clad counter-demonstrators.
FOX 12 Oregon reported that six people were arrested. police identified them as Gary Fresquez, 52, on suspicion of disorderly conduct and two counts of interfering with a peace officer; Hannah R. McClintock, 19, charged with harassment., and four others – Ruben A Delahuerga, 25; Betsy Toll, 68; Elizabeth L. Cheek, 33; and Brittany N. Frost, 35 – charged with interfering with a peace officer.- READ MORE