The charges stem from demonstrations on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22 last year when clashes exploded between right-wing and left-wing mobs armed with paintballs, chemical sprays, umbrellas, and shields outside the Multnomah County Justice Center.
Oregon Live covered the case where Swinney was sentenced for his usage of a paintball gun, aiming a gun at a crowd of people, and using bear mace on many occasions. When it comes to the part about Swinney "pulling out a loaded revolver," that action was caught on film back then.
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As described in Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt's press release, Swinney faced a six-day trial and was found guilty on 11 charges: "Assault in the Second Degree, Assault in the Fourth Degree, Attempted Assault in the Second Degree, Attempted Assault in the Fourth Degree, two counts of Unlawful Use of Mace in the Second Degree, Unlawful Use of a Weapon with a Firearm, two counts of Unlawful Use of a Weapon (paintball gun), and Pointing a Firearm at Another."
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The lawsuit alleged Swinney has shown a previous history of irresponsible gun ownership, such as "traveling to Oregon to organize substantial and purposefully violent rallies and events."
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Senior Deputy District Attorney Vasquez said Swinney was a "White nationalist vigilante cowboy," while Swinney and his lawyer argued he was acting in self-defense against "agitators" who wouldn't stop harassing him.
What happened Friday was the sentencing hearing. Schmidt made mention of the political undertones in his office's public statement.
Swinney's defense lawyer argued for probation as a sentence on the allegation that his actions were in self-defense against "agitators." The attorney pointed out that his client had PTSD from serving in Iraq throughout Operation Desert Storm. The prosecution labeled Swinney as a "lightning rod" for political violence that destabilizes the community. The prosecutors labeled Swinney as someone who was "looking for fight" and willing to travel wherever he needed to, to see some action.
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"There was only one terrorist in Portland on those days, and it was Alan Swinney," a local news outlet quoted the prosecutor as stating.
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Swinney's sentencing comes at a time when law enforcement is moving to crack down on political violence on both sides. As journalist Andy Ngo points out, authorities are following through on apprehension of all riot-related activity.
Writing for Newsweek, Ngo highlights a recent sweep by the San Diego County District Attorney's office in charging about a dozen claimed Antifa members for riot-related activities on the west coast.
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