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mightyclaw [S] 4 points ago +4 / -0

Now the Oregon State Police troopers assigned to help the police in Portland have now been cross-deputize by the federal government. This means that the US Attorney's Office can lodge charges against those arrested by deputized troopers. KGW's Pat Dorris explained what this means for rioters:

"This is basically the ground changing under the feet of the protesters. because when the state police come in and are cross-deputized by the [U.S. Marshals], they're able to make arrests under the federal law. And I'm told there is something similar to interfering with a police officer under the federal law. [Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt] will not prosecute someone for that charge, but the U.S. Attorney's Office has been much more aggressive at holding people accountable and prosecuting for all kinds of charges. So, I think you're going to see a lot more of that start to happen as soon as these officers arrive."

Federal authorities are already filing charges.

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grenades_and_ham 3 points ago +3 / -0

Ship them to tent city in the middle of the Mojave, issue them pink underwear and feed them bologna sammichs while they await trial.

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TEXinLA 3 points ago +3 / -0

4 D chess...

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PosterIsDead 2 points ago +2 / -0

Mike Schmidt has been made irrelevant. Pick up your balls on the way out.