A non-voting member of the state commission that oversees Oregon’s troubled public defense system, Rep. Paul Evans, stated on Wednesday that he no longer trusts the agency’s director to address the thousands of criminal offenders who lack legal counsel.
Evans, a moderate Democrat from Monmouth, stated that he has suggested to the office of Governor Tina Kotek that the state declare this a true emergency and call in the Oregon National Guard.
Portland area homicides
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Authorities investigating Fairview homicide after 38-year-old man found dead near his home
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Newlywed nurse s accused killer back in court as prosecutors turn over new evidence
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Homicides in Portland trending down, but deadly violence against homeless people continues to stymie police
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Man found dead in SE Portland trailer was shot and killed, police say
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