PORTLAND, Oregon – An Oregon judge has dismissed an assault case against Isabel Rosa Araujo, a figure identified by some as a "trans Antifa 'Super Soldier'," according to recent reports. This development comes after initial claims of a conviction for assaulting a woman in Portland. The Multnomah County District Attorney's Office has expressed disagreement with the ruling and stated its intention to refile charges.
Isabel Rosa Araujo, 39, also known as Philip Vincent Haskins-Delici, was accused of assaulting a woman during a counter-protest in March 2024. The incident, which reportedly involved Araujo using mace against the victim, was captured on video and led to charges of fourth-degree assault, harassment, and unlawful use of mace. The alleged assault occurred during a pro-Gaza march where the victim was counter-protesting by burning a Quran.
Multnomah County Judge Adrian Lee Brown dismissed the case without prejudice. This decision allows the prosecution to bring the charges again. Prosecutor Noah Berg indicated that the District Attorney's Office, now under the leadership of Nathan Vasquez, plans to refile the assault charges against Araujo.
Araujo has been described as a self-proclaimed transgender, Latinx, and autistic anarchist with a history of involvement in Portland's activist scene, particularly with Rose City Antifa. Reports from The Post Millennial and other outlets detail Araujo's past alleged threats and violent incidents, including against journalist Andy Ngo and city council member Rene Gonzalez. Araujo was arrested in July 2024 in connection with the March assault while participating in a separate direct action.
The dismissal has drawn attention to the ongoing legal and political landscape in Portland surrounding protest-related incidents. The District Attorney's decision to refile suggests a continued pursuit of the case, highlighting the complexities of prosecuting such incidents in the city.