John Colin Hacker, a known violent activist associated with Portland’s Antifa, was arrested on Wednesday outside the Clackamas County Courthouse for allegedly assaulting a man. The victim was left bloodied and suffered a facial injury after a heated confrontation.
This incident occurred shortly after Alissa Azar, a fellow Antifa member, was convicted of a felony related to a 2021 attack in Clackamette Park, Oregon City. Azar, identified as a leading figure within Portland Antifa, was found guilty of felony riot and second-degree disorderly conduct.
Hacker was apprehended by Oregon City police and is currently held at Clackamas County Jail, though specific charges remain unclear. Footage captured by The Post Millennial shows Hacker in shackles being escorted into a police vehicle while fellow Antifa members present at the scene harassed law enforcement officers.
Despite describing himself as a “citizen journalist,” Hacker is reportedly involved in Antifa’s activities, including doxing political opponents. He has a history of violent behavior, notably admitting to assaulting Andy Ngo, a senior editor at The Post Millennial, during a trial last year. Ngo had filed a civil complaint against Hacker, accusing him of assault, battery, theft, and infliction of emotional distress across multiple incidents since 2019, including an assault at a Portland gym where Hacker allegedly stole Ngo’s phone.
The arrest followed the trial of Alissa Azar, who was convicted for her role in organizing a violent riot at Clackamette Park in 2021. Azar, who claims to be an “independent journalist,” was found guilty by a jury in Clackamas County, a jurisdiction noted for upholding the rule of law, according to Commissioner Ben West. This conviction has sent shockwaves through Rose City Antifa, an organization whose members have often evaded justice for serious crimes committed during political actions, primarily in Multnomah County.
This article originally appeared on The Post Millennial.