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On Day 100 of Protests, Portland Police Declare A Riot

VOA News

   Police in Portland, in the northwestern U.S. state of Oregon, declared
   a riot Saturday night after demonstrators threw several Molotov
   cocktails into the street.

   The police told the crowd of hundreds their demonstration was
   considered a riot and ordered the people to disperse immediately. In
   Oregon, a riot is defined as six or more people engaging in "tumultuous
   and violent conduct" that creates "a grave risk of causing public
   alarm." It's illegal for police in Oregon to use tear gas unless a
   gathering has been declared a riot.

   Police said protesters threw multiple "fire bombs" and that at least
   one person was injured. Twitter footage from protesters and members of
   the media showed a man who appeared to be a protester with his feet and
   lower legs ablaze.

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