Malik Fard Muhammad, Unregistered Destructive Devices, Oregon 2020

Malik Fard Muhammad, 25, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison and three years’ supervised release.

Malik Fard Muhammad intentionally planned and committed acts of violence that threatened other protestors, members of the public, and law enforcement officers. This type of violence has no place in our community,” said FBI Portland Special Agent in Charge Kieran Ramsey. “The FBI is committed to apprehending and charging violent instigators who plan, promote, and commit acts of violence and destruction. We will continue to work with our law enforcement partners to protect the peaceful expression of free speech throughout Oregon.”

According to court documents, in late summer 2020, Muhammad traveled to Portland with his girlfriend from their home in Indianapolis to violently engage in area riots. On September 5, 2020, during a large civil disturbance in east Portland, demonstrators threw dangerous objects at police, including commercial grade fireworks, Molotov cocktails, and bottles. Muhammad later pleaded guilty in Multnomah County Circuit Court to seriously burning a demonstrator by throwing a Molotov cocktail and providing baseball bats to members of the crowd.

The risk of a law enforcement officer or community member being seriously hurt or killed by the actions of this individual was very real,” said Portland Police Chief Chuck Lovell. “I’m gratified to know that he is being held accountable for the danger his criminal actions caused. I want to extend my sincere thanks to the investigators and prosecutors whose diligent, meticulous work made this sentence possible, as well as the members of PPB and other agencies who put themselves at risk to protect our city against violence and destruction during this period of time.”

Malik Fard Muhammad was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for possessing unregistered destructive devices during Portland protests. He was also sentenced to three years’ supervised release.

Defendant: Malik Fard Muhammad

Criminal Charges: Possessing Unregistered Destructive Devices

City and State: Portland, Oregon

Exact Date: September 5, 2020

Sentence: 10 years in federal prison and three years’ supervised release

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