PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — A member of the far-right group Patriot Prayer caught on camera throwing a pepper spray can and shoving a woman in the face during a confrontation in Northeast Portland has been found guilty of felony riot. The Oregonian/OregonLive reports a Multnomah County jury of nine women and three men returned the verdict against Mackenzie Lewis on Wednesday. On May 1, 2019, Lewis and the Patriot Prayer group approached anti-fascists who had gathered at the Cider Riot bar. Defense attorney Kelly Doyle argued Lewis’ actions were self-defense or to protect Patriot Prayer leader Joey Gibson. Lewis faces a maximum of five years in prison when sentenced Aug. 1.
Patriot Prayer member convicted of riot charge in Portland
