Multnomah County District Attorney's Office Declines Prosecution Of Nick Sortor - 10/06/25

MCDA RELEASE ON NICK SORTER ARREST/PROSECUTION

10/6/25

Portland, OR- The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office declined to charge Nick Sortor with Disorderly Conduct for activities related to Thursday October 2nd.

The Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office determined that the Portland Police had probable cause to arrest Mr. Sortor at the demonstration at the ICE building that night based on the information that was available to them on scene. The arrest followed a small but chaotic scene involving Mr. Sortor and a group of demonstrators, two of whom were identified. All three were arrested.

After a careful review of the investigation,including reports and video, we do not believe the crime of Disorderly Conduct can be proven against Mr. Sortor beyond a reasonable doubt. The two other individuals arrested for Disorderly Conduct October 2nd have been charged.

We greatly appreciate the efforts of the Portland Police Bureau to manage the situation near the ICE building during this time of political unrest.  The Multnomah County District Attorney’s office remains committed to a fair and impartial administration of justice.  

District Attorney Nathan Vasquez has repeatedly affirmed that “Free speech does not include the freedom to commit crimes.  It does not matter if an individual is expressing ideology from the left, right, or center.  What matters is whether or not there is evidence to prove a crime was committed.”  

While the vast majority of protests in Portland are free of criminal behavior, this office remains committed to prosecuting those individuals that engage in criminal behavior in and around political gatherings and protests.  Each case will be reviewed on its individual merits.  

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