A female photojournalist was recently attacked by alleged Antifa members at Portland State University in a disturbing incident captured on camera. The journalist, who has been covering news since 2016, found herself targeted by the group during a chaotic scene at the university.
The journalist recounted how she was initially approached by a woman dressed in bloc, whom she had covered in a trial before. Despite asking the woman to leave her alone, the situation escalated when a group of Antifa members began yelling at her to leave the area. Feeling threatened, the journalist took out pepper gel spray as a precaution.
In a tense moment, one of the Antifa members approached her aggressively, taunting her to use the spray. The situation further intensified when another member brandished a larger can of pepper spray. The journalist expressed feeling overwhelmed and unable to physically confront the group.
During another protest at the school, the journalist was identified by an Antifa spotter as someone not favorable to their cause. This led to a confrontation where a fellow journalist's recording device was slapped away, prompting a scuffle. The journalist bravely tried to retrieve the equipment while facing physical aggression.
The journalist highlighted the concerning trend of leftist extremists, whom she referred to as Antifa, being allowed to act with impunity in the city. She expressed frustration at the lack of consequences for their actions and shared footage of the incidents on social media to raise awareness.
The journalist's experience sheds light on the challenges faced by reporters covering volatile events and the need for accountability in addressing extremist behavior. The incident serves as a reminder of the risks journalists undertake to report on important issues and the importance of upholding press freedom in such environments.
