Judge delays controversial leniency hearing, throwing early release for Portland murderer into doubt
A Multnomah County judge said Monday he was bound to follow “the letter of the law” as he pushed back the leniency hearings ...
Far-left Portland DA moves to free violent inmates, including convicted murderer, days before leaving office
Portland’s lame-duck Democratic district attorney is angling to reduce the sentences of several violent criminals, including ...
Ousted Portland prosecutor submits last-minute request to free criminals
Among the people Schmidt has petitioned for is Frank Swopes, who was convicted in 1993 of murder, among other charges. Schmidt has requested Swopes be released three years early. He is currently ...