Victim of bias crime on Eastbank Esplanade wants suspect jailed

Dylan Kesterson appeared in court by phone Tuesday. Police say he assaulted a girl and her father after making comments about their race.
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[@Intruc3]

The suspect has more rights than other law abiding citizens. Good job Portland.

[@darkdaysahead01]

It’s insane that he was released. The attacker should be behind bars.

[@silo18]

I agree how is he ‘low risk’ to the community? Scary.

[@markr8796]

Has anyone in the criminal justice sector said WHY this cretin was released?

[@mattrobson113]

If they told you to go to Portland they are not your friends

[@carriemunnick9980]

He punched a 5 year old in the head and they just let him go free? What is wrong with Portland

[@charlessmith1881]

You see thing about hating and racism if you show it to a person and that person cannot retaliate they going to spread to someone of that race people don't get that and that's sad

[@stillhasitall2010]

He must have money or connections for them to keep calling it a biased crime instead of a hate crime like it was.

[@allouttabubblegum1984]

So the victim is anonymous as well as the perp? The criminal doesn't deserve anonymity!

[@dianesmith7763]

so sorry for this family, sending love and prayers from Australia

[@genocidemoose9293]

Can’t keep the people of Portland safe nor the people here on vacation. It would’ve been the bloodiest vacation I’ve ever been on if anyone punches me or my daughter. Trialed by 12! BOOOO PORTLAND!!!!

[@robertbrooks6167]

How is this attacker out of jail? Did he post bond? He punched a man in the head like 50 times and punched a little girl and they let him go? Shame on the court.........

[@beatricebritt347]

Victims need to carry protection, if someone attacks you or ur child,or spouse shoot them in self denfense. The courts will not protect you. You must protect yourself.

[@beatricebritt347]

@Monkey Savant we have a saying " I rather be judged by 12 than carried by six".

[@remowilliams7029]

I've just returned from Portland myself never experienced this. I'm not Asian, I'm Latino and speak Spanish all the time. I get looks here and there but no one ever wants to test my gangsta. Love to the dude and his baby girl from Socal. If it were my daughter they would be fishing for his body in the Multnomah river!

[@remowilliams7029]

@Monkey Savant You if live there know what I mean. I just visit so it's not important to me to remember small details. Quit acting like smart-ass.

[@harmonybrown4617]

Talk is cheap,you want do nothing but run to the Police 🏃🦵🚓🚔👮

[@harmonybrown4617]

@Monkey Savant who said otherwise?

[@remowilliams7029]

@@harmonybrown4617 yeah ok fuq boi I piss on you and any hipster in downtown Portland. Matter of fact I'll go to Lloyd Center and piss on any crack head there too! Don't play with me, you better find a toy for that.

[@alliedsandblasting9211]

Was the perp homeless?

[@Robert-eg2oy]

I’m in my 80’s, but I’m always packing.

[@franklynrizzo8328]

Sickens me

[@adamstone5865]

Agree!!!

[@karicoleman3548]

Do not go to Portland for fun. More people need to be warned about that. Absolutely nothing is considered a crime there.