Texts Between Portland Police and Far-Right Extremists Prove Collusion... Cue Shock and Awe
Willamette Week snagged the text messages in question between Lt. Jeff Niiya and Patriot Prayer ringleader Joey Gibson that presumably include exchanges like Try not to mace us today, okay? and LOL I only use that shit on black people.
Several texts involve Gibsons longtime adjunct, Tusitala Tiny Toese, who often brawls with antifascist protesters, has allegedly assaulted people who were not protesting, and has been arrested multiple times in Portland.
On Dec. 8, 2017, Niiya asks Gibson if Toese had his court stuff taken care of, referring to an active warrant for Toeses arrest. Niiya goes on to say officers ignored the warrant at a past protest and tells Gibson that he doesnt see a need to arrest Toese even if he has a warrant, unless Toese commits a new crime.
Just make sure he doesnt do anything which may draw our attention, Niiya texted on Dec. 9. If he still has the warrant in the system (I dont run you guys so I dont personally know) the officers could arrest him. I dont see a need to arrest on the warrant unless there is a reason.
Nothing to see here, I swear.
[link:
https://www.theroot.com/texts-between-portland-police-and-far-right-extremists-1832674754|
They should all be fired