Archive · 4 Oct 2025
AG Bondi to Probe Portland Police Following Sortor Arrest
Nick Sortor, a conservative influencer, was arrested at a protest near an ICE building.
Police say they arrested him for disorderly conduct.
Attorney General Pam Bondi ordered an investigation into the Portland Police Bureau following his arrest, which Sortor claims was unjustified.
Sortor says he was attacked by protestors before being arrested.
The police say the arrest wasn't politically motivated, but happened after they saw fighting.
Nick Sortor, a conservative influencer, was arrested near an ICE facility in Portland.
The arrest was for alleged second-degree disorderly conduct.
AG Pam Bondi ordered an investigation into the Portland Police Bureau.
Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon will lead the investigation.
Police said the arrest was based on observed behavior and probable cause.
- Who
- Nick Sortor, Pam Bondi, Portland Police
- What
- AG Bondi is investigating the Portland Police Bureau after Sortor's arrest.
- When
- October 2nd, arrest date not specified
- Where
- Portland, near ICE facility
- Why
- Following Sortor's arrest, Bondi ordered probe after personal phone call.
Nick Sortor's Account
Portland Police Bureau's Account
Incident Leading to Arrest
Nick Sortor's Account
Sortor claims he was attacked by protesters before being arrested and wasn't informed of the charges immediately.
Portland Police Bureau's Account
Police say they observed two men fighting, and that arrests were based on observed behavior and probable cause.
- Individual Involved
- Nick Sortor, conservative influencer
- Location
- ICE facility, Portland
- Alleged Charge
- Second-degree disorderly conduct
- Law Enforcement
- Portland Police Bureau
- Investigation Ordered By
- AG Pam Bondi
- Investigation Leader
- Assistant AG Harmeet Dhillon
