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ODOJ Announces Indictment of Former West Linn Doctor David Farley
Oregon Department of Justice Announces Indictment of Former West Linn Doctor David Farley The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced that a Clackamas County grand jury has indicted former West Linn doctor David Farley on 11 felony charges involving 3 victims, following an investigation led by DOJ criminal investigators and prosecutors. Farley was arraigned… View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 10, 2025
ODOJ Completes Review of Jefferson County Deadly Force Case
Oregon DOJ Completes Review of Jefferson County Deadly Force Case, Finds No Criminal Charges Warranted The Oregon Department of Justice (DOJ) today announced the conclusion of an investigation related to the use of deadly force by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s office, which resulted in the death of Allan Dale Warner, Jr. on February 20, 2025…. View ArticlePosted in Homepage, Media Release on October 8, 2025
Judge Blocks Any National Guard From Being Deployed to Oregon
Federal Judge Issues Another Temporary Restraining Order, Blocking Any National Guard from Being Deployed to Oregon Late Sunday night, a federal judge issued a sweeping new order prohibiting the President from deploying any National Guard forces—whether from California, Texas, or any other state or the District of Columbia—into Oregon. The new Temporary Restraining Order (TRO)… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 5, 2025
Oregon, California and Portland Move to Block Unlawful Deployment of California National Guard Troops to Oregon
AG Rayfield: These actions are a direct attempt to circumvent yesterday’s court order Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield announced today that the State of Oregon and the City of Portland are amending their lawsuit and filing a motion for another temporary restraining order (TRO) against President Donald Trump and federal officials. The amended complaint adds… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 5, 2025
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield Statement on Federal Court Granting Temporary Restraining Order
Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield today issued the following statement after a federal judge granted Oregon’s request for a Temporary Restraining Order (TRO) blocking the president’s order to deploy federalized National Guard troops to Portland: “The court agreed with our position. Today’s ruling is a healthy check on the president. “It reaffirms what we already… View ArticlePosted in Lawsuits and Letters, Media Release on October 4, 2025