Two Members of Patriot Prayer Reach Plea Deal on May 1 Riot Charges
Two of the six men charged for engaging in a riot on May 1, 2019 outside of Portland's Cider Riot pub have opted to plead guilty to the crimes instead of facing a jury trial. All six men are associated with Patriot Prayer, a right-wing group based in Vancouver, WA, which frequently visits Portland seeking confrontations with left-wing activists. On Monday, Matthew "Deme" Cooper and Chris Ponte reached plea agreements with the Multnomah County District...