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$305 million to 16 local plaintiffs; total damages now nearly $1 billion A Portland jury has awarded a record $305 million in the latest trial against PacifiCorp over the 2020 Labor Day fires, following testimony […]
An Aumsville construction company has appealed a $12.8 million judgment owed to its former CEO and has asked the court to delay enforcement of payments. On Jan. 23, HP Civil Inc. filed with the Oregon […]
Sex offender arrested for possession of child porn A local sex offender with a history of grooming teenage boys has been arrested for allegedly possessing child pornography. Robert Lee Allen Jr., 36, of Stayton, was […]
A sex offender with a history of grooming teenaged boys has been arrested in Stayton for alleged possession of child pornography following an investigation by local police. Robert Lee Allen Jr, 36, of Stayton, was […]
Fire survivors described their losses in strong terms during the latest trial against PacifiCorp over the 2020 wildfires, including one plaintiff who said her experience was like being sexually violated. A Portland jury awarded $50.6 […]
New gun charge for Aumsville man An Aumsville man accused of physically abusing two young boys is facing a new weapon charge after allegedly firing a gun within the city limits. Benjamin William Zigler, 31, […]
The Santiam Teen Center is still recovering after learning former executive director Steven Reed allegedly embezzled $34,000 from the nonprofit. Reed has been charged in Marion County Circuit Court with aggravated first-degree theft and six […]
The owners of an Aumsville company are hoping to overturn a $12 million judgment owed to their former CEO, claiming jurors in a related trial were improperly instructed. On Dec. 1, Larry Gesher and Josh Smith, […]
Charge for firearm threat A Stayton man is facing multiple charges after allegedly threatening a woman with a firearm during a domestic assault in November. David Allen Vasquez, 44, was charged Nov. 24 in Marion […]
The latest trial against PacifiCorp over the 2020 wildfires has resulted in $60.7 million in awards to 10 fire survivors as the case moves toward accelerated trials in February. On Wednesday afternoon, jurors in Multnomah […]