A supporter of the right-wing Proud Boys group who was indicted for pointing a firearm and firing a paintball gun at anti-racism protesters in Portland, Oregon, was arrested early on Wednesday, according to a county prosecutor.
The arrest of Alan Swinney, 50, came hours after U.S. President Donald Trump in Tuesday’s presidential debate told the Proud Boys to “stand back and standby” when asked if “white supremacists and militia groups” should stand down after confrontations with anti-racism protesters in U.S. cities.
Swinney, who has “Proud Boy” tattooed on his right arm, was indicted on Sept. 11 for allegedly spraying mace, causing physical harm with a paintball gun and pointing a revolver during demonstrations in Portland on Aug. 15 and Aug. 22, according to court documents.
Swinney is being held in the Multnomah County jail on 12 charges, including assault and unlawful…