2021 Portland protest defendant's defense alleges unjust targeting, warrantless cellphone seizure, and improper military file review.

Defense lawyers for a former U.S. Army soldier facing a federal riot charge for allegedly smashing Starbucks windows during a 2021 demonstration in Portland accuse the government of unfairly targeting him and using "highly questionable" tactics, including seizing his cellphone without a warrant and improperly reviewing his military personnel file. They also claim Portland police destroyed the defendant's clothing and backpack.