Portland Jury Clears Black Man After Stabbing Race, Slur, and Self-Defense at Center of Case
A jury in Portland, Oregon has acquitted 43-year-old Gary Edwards after he stabbed 43-year-old Gregory Howard Jr. — ruling that Edwards acted in self-defense.  Here’s what happened: • The incident took place July 7, 2025, near a light-rail stop in Old Town when Edwards approached Howard with a knife. Surveillance video (without audio) shows…