In a significant development, FBI agents have identified Robert Jacob Hoopes as a suspect in the assault of an ICE officer during protests in Portland, Oregon. This identification was made possible through the utilization of facial recognition software, as detailed in a criminal complaint related to the case.
The complaint reveals that a photograph posted on OregonLive.com was input into commercially available facial recognition software, which generated thirty potential match photos from public databases. A specific image from Reed College’s online photo album displayed a tattoo on Hoopes’ forearm that matched that of the suspect involved in the anti-ICE protest on June 14.
Hoopes was arrested at his residence and faces charges of aggravated assault against a federal officer and damaging government property. He allegedly threw a rock that caused substantial injury to an ICE officer, which led to significant medical treatment beyond immediate first aid. Following this incident, he was reported to be using a stop sign pole in an attempt to breach a door, resulting in property damage exceeding $7,700.
Despite the charges, Hoopes’ father described him as a lifelong Quaker dedicated to pacifism. He acknowledged his son’s participation in the protest but maintained uncertainty about his actions during the event. Hoopes is scheduled for arraignment on August 15, facing up to 20 years in federal prison for assault and an additional 10 years for property damage.
Source: www.foxnews.com
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