Matthew C. Ellis, PC

Matthew C. Ellis and Stephen L. Brischetto are proud to represent Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty in her quest for justice after being wrongly and publicly accused of criminal activity by the Portland Police Bureau. Commissioner Jo Ann Hardesty has filed a notice advising the City of her intent to pursue a tort claim against the City. Commissioner’s Hardesty’s notice alleges that City employees wrongfully leaked false information to right wing media sources and the Oregonian accusing her of engaging in criminal “hit and run” on March 3, 2021. The tort claim notice alleges that City employees leaked the false information in violation of City policy and state law. Commissioner Hardesty alleges that the leaked false information was racially motived and designed to punish her for her longstanding and public opposition to race discrimination by the Portland Police Bureau against fellow citizens of Portland.

Commissioner Hardesty has been a champion for civil rights for years – and her advocacy for true police accountability has made her a target of criticism from employees of the Portland Police Bureau and the PPA. She is, for many within the Bureau and the PPA, Public Enemy No. 1. Yet, despite attempts to punish her for her advocacy and force her out of office in retribution for her tireless and effective advocacy, Commissioner Hardesty will not be silenced. In the spirit of transparency, accountability and justice, we look forward to her day in Court when she can tell her side of this story to a jury of her peers.

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