Ice officers charged with attacking a Portland man are said to hold pacifist beliefs

His father said he wasThe Quaker of a Life Who is deeply committed to pacifism?” He is currently facing multiple federal accusations over his suspicious behavior in anti-ice protests.

a Portland, minerals.Robert Jacob Hoops is charged with aggravated assault on a federal officer with a dangerous weapon and looting federal property for more than $1,000.

Robert Jacob Hoops and others are said to use stop signs as fallen rums. (U.S. Lawyers’ Office in the Oregon area)

He was accused of attacking a federal officer on suspicion of attacking an ice facility arrested in Blue City.

During the anti-ice protest on June 14th, Hoops is said to have threw large rocks into a building belonging to an agency in South Portland. According to US Lawyers’ Office in the Oregon Areahe threw one of the rocks at the ice officer, causing “severe tears in the eyes of the officer.” Additionally, Hoop and the other two were seen using the Stop Sign as an abuse ram, which allegedly caused “major damage” to the building’s main entrance.

The U.S. Lawyer’s Office for the Oregon area said Hoops faces up to 10 years in prison to undermine federal property for assaults in federal prisons up to 20 years.

US Customs and Border Patrol Agents will stand up against demonstrators on Saturday, June 14, 2025, as tear gas fills the air during a protest in Portland, Oregon. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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“Jacob is a lifelong Quaker who is deeply committed to pacifism. He is an organic gardener and a soul of kindness,” said Tom, Hoops’ father. According to Katu 2. “Jacob was involved in the action on June 14th. What was his involvement: I can’t speak to it. But he is deeply committed to justice.”

Quakers are known for their dedication to pacifism, and according to Quaker.org, followers of the faith reject “all forms of war and violence.”

It is said that someone who appears to be Robert Jacob Hoops is throwing rocks into ice buildings. (U.S. Lawyers’ Office in the Oregon area)

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Local ABC affiliates also cited a letter first written by their Hoops roommate.The police attacked.“My roommate recalls seeing an armed officer compete in our driveways and recharge our assault rifles at home on July 25th around 9am local time.

Magistrate Judge Youlee Yim You granted Hoopes’ pretrial release at his first hearing, contrary to the federal prosecutor’s request.