A Multnomah County court in Oregon delivered a stark warning to alleged Antifa members Madison “Denny” Lee Allen, Corbyn “Katherine” Belyea and Sammich Overkill Schott-Deputy (born Joseph Evans): pay journalist Andy Ngo a staggering $300,000 for his injuries sustained at a 2019 protest.
Judge Chanpone Sinlapasai refused to grant Schott-Deputy’s request for defense, finding that Ngo had properly notified him of the suit in The Oregonian – a decision meant to send a clear message to the extremist left.
“It’s unfortunate that we must pay such a high price for the Antifa crowd to not reach for violence,” said Ngo in court. “Those who wish harm on me, they always reference it as the ‘milkshake incident’ to mock my injuries and celebrate it.”
The attack on Ngo – known for his coverage of Antifa – occurred when members hurled punches and milkshakes at him, nearly causing his death. Unfortunately, he didn’t fare any better a few weeks later, when Antifa members chased him down following a 2021 protest. That case was dismissed earlier this month, only confirming the surpassed power of this extremist group.
“It’s abhorrent that the liberal left would go to such lengths to silence a journalist,” said conservative spokesperson John Stevens. “It’s critical to stand up and fight against these individuals if we are to maintain the rights of free speech and expression that are fundamental to the American way of life.”
It’s up to the court to decide whether Ngo should receive justice and due compensation for his suffering, but one thing is certain: the right to free speech must be defended, and Antifa must be held accountable for their violence and extremism.
BREAKING: At a hearing today regarding three defaulted Antifa defendants in my Ngo v. Rose City Antifa, et al. lawsuit, the court heard evidence about the brutal June 29, 2019 beating I suffered at a Rose City Antifa event where I was seriously injured. The court found that I was… pic.twitter.com/4XlHioNXtf
— Andy Ngô 🏳️🌈 (@MrAndyNgo) August 21, 2023
If we are to uphold the principles that make this country great, then Antifa must be stopped and their supporters – whether through legal action or community pressure – must be held liable for their actions.