Western States Center Responds to Jeremy Christian Verdict
In response to the guilty verdict in the Jeremy Christian trial, Lindsay Schubiner, program director for the Portland-based Western States Center, released the following statement:
“Christian’s claim of self-defense was an insult to the two women he victimized, the person he seriously injured and the memory of the two people he murdered. Video and eyewitness reports leave no doubt of Christian’s guilt. He was the aggressor, harassing and threatening his fellow riders while carrying a deadly weapon.
“Portland, not for the first time, has seen the deadly consequences of unchecked hate. We must remember the two people who gave their lives to defend another and come together as a community to reject hate and keep our community safe for everyone.”