Democrat Representative’s child convicted of attacking police officer.

Rep. Katherine Clark’s Child Sentenced for Vandalism and Assault

A Year of Probation and Apology Letter Ordered

Rep. Katherine Clark’s (D., Mass.) child, Riley Dowell, was sentenced on Wednesday for vandalism and assaulting a police officer earlier this year. Dowell, who identifies as “non-binary,” graffitied a Boston monument with anti-police slogans and gave police officer Daniel Roca a bloody nose when he responded to the crime. The sentence includes a year of probation, 30 hours of community service, and a requirement to write an apology letter to the police officer. Dowell must also repay the city for cleaning the graffiti, which included phrases such as “No Cop City” and “ACAB.”

Clark, who is the Democrats’ House minority whip, tweeted that “this is a very difficult time in the cycle of joy and pain in parenting” following the incident. The officer “was hit in the face and could be seen bleeding from the nose and mouth,” according to a police report. Dowell was released on Jan. 24 after paying a $500 bail.

Clark’s Views on Police Reform

Clark has been an advocate for police reform and has spoken out against racism and police brutality. In August 2020, she said, “Until we take action against racism and police brutality, tragedies will continue.” In a March 2021 tweet, Clark said that no “single policy” can “erase the decades of systemic racism.”

It’s worth noting that Clark removed a post from her site in the days following her child’s arrest that advocated defunding the police. Clark restored the post after a report by the Washington Free Beacon.

Summary of Sentence:

• Year of probation
• 30 hours of community service
• Repayment for cleaning graffiti
• Apology letter to police officer

It’s important to hold individuals accountable for their actions, regardless of their background or identity. Clark’s child has been sentenced for their crime, and Clark continues to advocate for police reform and racial justice.

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