The jury found that both officer Tykol (defendent), and Rodriguez (deceased) were negligent, but that Tykol and City of Eugene’s negligence amounted to 45%, and Rodriguez’ 55%. The city won.

This closing arguments have concluded, and the jury is deliberating. We’ll update here when a verdict comes in. Wrongful death suit against Eugene police officer Samuel Tykol for the killing of Eliborio Rodriguez - Day 6, Monday Nov. 24th

Wrongful Death Jury Trial: Days 3-5, Nov. 19th-21st. (Closing arguments and jury deliberation will begin Monday Nov. 24th at 8:30am at the Eugene Federal courthouse, room 1. The family is asking for witnesses and support to come. Wear black and carry your things in a white trash back.)

Wrongful Death Jury Trial: Day 2, Nov. 18th Officer testimony continues. He describes collection if evidence, incl 191 photos. He noted in his report that the In Car Video (dash cam) had not been activated by officer Tykol, and did not record the stop.

Wrongful Death Jury Trial: Day 1, Nov. 17th 2025 After the jury selection process, jurors were given their instructions. Trial began with opening arguments from both parties, and ended with beginning of testimony from the first witness.

At Eugene Federal court right now, following the wrongful death suit against Eugene police officer Samuel Tykol for shooting and killing Eliborio Rodriguez in 2019 while he was collecting recycling. This is the third day of trial (it started on Monday Nov. 17th), and we’ll be posting live updates.

2/2 ....and KEZI 9 publishes a video with a chyron that makes it sound like they arrested an Asian gang.

1/2 Last week, the #EugeneOR City Council unanimously voted to turn off the city's Flock cameras temporarily while they research. Then, EPD Chief Skinner announced the arrest of seven people in relation to burglaries targeting the Asian community, citing Flock as key in their investigation.

For those who haven't been following Portland before, this has been going on for months. See "ICE Out Of Portland" instagram for some more, and also this article from June in @dissonanttimes.bsky.social : archive.org/details/port...

always towards the beautiful idea

how it feels working on a self-imposed deadline

At the Broadview ICE "processing facility" outside Chicago. Earlier today, federal agents unleashed chemical weapons on protesters, elected officials, a local congressional candidate, and a local mayor. Defiant anti deportation activists remain. Another protest is planned for 7pm.

All I can think about today is how one of the first articles I wrote for @lcrw.bsky.social was after me and my colleagues at Double Sided Media were forced to flee a Turning Point USA event after being threatened and then circled by the Proud Boys who has been invited to the event as "security."

Nothing could be more naïve than to imagine that Donald Trump's effort to put the military on the streets of US cities has anything to do with "fighting crime." He himself is very clear: this is an act of war against the part of the population that does not support his autocracy. Resist or perish.🏴

9 years ago today in Morton County, North Dakota: Security contractors sicced dogs on Native people protecting their unceded treaty territory from Energy Transfer, the oil giant building the Dakota Access Pipeline. Ancient burial sites were later identified in this area. #NoDAPL #StandingRock

Today, we are remembering David Graeber, who passed away five years ago. “Nothing could conceivably be more violent than to tell us—and particularly our young people—we are forbidden to even dream of a peaceful, caring, world.” crimethinc.com/ShockofVictory 🧵⬇️

“How long will the world continue to ignore what is happening here? How long will we keep screaming into the void, counting the names of our martyred colleagues?” As journalists, we grieve alongside Shaimaa Eid & her call to honor the 270+ companions of truth who were targeted & killed by Israel.

August Issue is out now! dissonanttimes.org

I understand these guys were contractors, but firefighters have powerful unions and it would be nice if they’d show up for these folks. Fwiw firefighters from all over the world, and especially Mx, have fought fires in the U.S. for as long as I I’ve been here. Mx sent people to LA, for example.

Lol wtf is going on with this new copaganda trend. Coupled with EPD’s employee wearing a “PRESS” vest at sweeps, they’re getting crafty with media co-optation. (Give this podcast a 1 star review while you’re at it) open.spotify.com/show/1i9eMyY...? (Link to EPD’s “Copy Up” podcast 🙄)

Israel double tap strike. It murders journalists then sends a drone in to kill the paramedics trying to retrieve their bodies. A war crime, broadcast live and sponsored by the US and Europe. 🚨Boycott EVERY news channel that doesn’t show this footage today🚨

BIG UPDATE! In today's Eugene Weekly (@eugeneweekly.com) Slant, the Eugene Police has said that, since their public information department wearing press markers "prompted questions and some concerns, which was never our intention, we will switch his wording on the back to 'videographer.'"

Interview with anarchist prisoner, Malik Muhammad, serving a 10 year concurrent Oregon & Federal sentence for participation in the 2020 uprising speaks on organizing in prison, solitary confinement, communication with the outside, #BlackAugust & more thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org/post/2025/08...

Looking forward to this one.

‼️‼️Hey KEZI-9, Are you aware that the still shot you've used here is from a video recorded by an on-the-clock employee of the Eugene Police Department's Public Information Department while wearing a bulletproof vest with the words "PRESS" on both sides? This is effectively state-run media ⤵️⤵️

Patreon supporters can hear an early release of our interview with Malik Muhammad, a 2020 uprising prisoner in Oregon speaking about conditions, organizing behind bars, #BlackAugust and what gives them hope. Check it out! www.patreon.com/posts/2020-u...

Police with their own on the ground propaganda arm is incredibly bad as it is a clear step towards shutting down independent journalism’s ability to counter the false claims police make and use as pretext or excuse. This is a stark example of the creep of authoritarianism and its unreality state.

Last week, police officers in LA detained two real journalists they falsely accused of impersonating journalists. This week, a journalist in Eugene caught a police employee actually impersonating a journalist. You’ll be shocked to learn he wasn’t detained. Read more from @jwcroxton.bsky.social

NEW from DSM: A video published on YouTube showed a documentary filmmaker ordered to back away while filming the Eugene Police and subsequently learned that the department has its own "press." We've spoken to experts who agree this is very bad. Read about it ⤵️

We are pleased to report that a court has dismissed the terrorism charges against one of the RICO defendants in the #StopCopCity trial, citing the prosecutors' intentional delaying tactics. Indeed—the entire case is simply judicial persecution. Throw out all the charges. crimethinc.com/AtlantaRICO

This is who runs this account

Eugene cares about Palestine, #jerryseinfeld

Efforts to paint the moments we're in as “anti-American” while romanticizing US history and its foundations do not dig us out of fascism; they dig us deeper in. Tell the truth about how this country came to be and what it is now, or expect more problems.

NEW from DSM: The Lane County Board of Commissioners was forced to confront the controversy surrounding the Lane County Republicans' selling of "Alligator Alcatraz" shirts at this year's county fair during their July 29 meetings. Read about it ⤵️

FREE Tail light repair clinic has been dedicated to EVERY first Tuesday of the month! Come get your tail lights inspected and repaired to help prevent traffic stops and potential immigration checks! Please share! Especially those vulnerable to detention/deportation, hablamos espanol.

I would just like to say that EPD’s giant new copaganda LED screen outside their headquarters is one of the stupidest purchases that could possibly be made with taxpayer dollars, especially while the city suffers a budget crisis

NEW from DSM: Yesterday, protests continued through the Lane County Fair's final day, where nearly everyone associated with the Lane County Republicans' booth wore their own "Alligator Alcatraz" t-shirt. Read about the final day and what DSM is doing to get questions answered ⤵️

aaand its out , go take a look ! dissonanttimes.org

NEW from me: My editorial via @dissonanttimes.bsky.social about KLCC's completely uncritical interview with controversial #SpringfieldOR Police Chief Jami Resch ⤵️

A protest has been announced for tonight at 6 p.m. following community outrage at the Lane County Republicans' #AlligatorAlcatraz t-shirts for sale at the Lane County Fair.

or, you know, silently sabotage the concentration camp merch at the county fair !!

NEW from DSM: The Lane County Republicans' booth at this year's Lane County Fair in #EugeneOR is selling t-shirts promoting Florida's "Alligator Alcatraz." Read the county's response to the controversy and see the photos ⤵️

Don’t forget to get your concentration camp merch at the county fair! doublesidedmedia.com/2025/07/25/l... @jwcroxton.bsky.social

Our July issue comes out this Sunday! Original art by mica

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