[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] - Multnomah County District Attorney Mike Schmidt announced a policy change on Tuesday saying they won't prosecute non-violent misdemeanor charges
- It includes interfering with police, disorderly conduct, criminal trespass, escape or harassment
- Allegations will be dropped if they don’t involve 'deliberate' property damage, theft or force against another person or threats of force
- It doesn't affect federal charges, of which there are dozens, including arson
- The DA acknowledged those caught in situations where they have been tear gassed while exercising their First Amendment right
- About 550 charges have been referred to the DA since May 29 and they include 140 felonies, 45 of which are currently being pursued by authorities
- DA said the majority of those arrested amid racial injustice protests are white
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