This Week in Leftist Violence and Intimidation Vol. 8

Violence and vandalism in Portland, Seattle, and elsewhere continued to fester this past week, but left-wing activists also attempted to disrupt political and legal processes in the name of social justice. Here are some of the most egregious instances of politically motivated violence and intimidation from this week.

5. Democratic Lawmaker's Stepson Arrested for Assaulting Officer, Planning Series of Attacks on Police

The stepson of a former Democratic state representative in Washington was charged Friday with assaulting a police officer, attempted arson, and reckless burning. Seattle police said the 19-year-old plotted assaults and fire bombings with "a high degree of sophistication" and touted his work "with pride." His stepmother, former representative Laura Ruderman, has advocated releasing him into her custody, saying he's "basically a good kid, straight ‘A' student."

4. Protesters Arrested Trying to Disrupt Barrett Hearings

In an attempt to re-create the chaos that accompanied the Brett Kavanaugh confirmation battle, protesters forced Capitol Police to arrest them after they blocked the door to a Senate office building in opposition to Amy Coney Barrett’s confirmation to the Supreme Court.