PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — The city of Portland has paid $55,000 to two independent journalists who alleged excessive force by Portland police during a 2020 Black Lives Matter demonstration. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports an investigation after their lawsuit was filed determined the city risked being found liable. Because of that, the City Council opted for an emergency ordinance to avoid a jury trial. Cory Elia and Lesley McLam were contributing to Village Portland and KBOO Community Radio when they were arrested while live-streaming a protest. The lawsuit says Elia was forced to the ground by at least four officers and McLam was tackled by police after officers deployed tear gas.
Portland settles excessive force suit brought by reporters
