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Former Portland police officer who drove into vandalism suspect while on duty sentenced to probation for assault, official misconduct

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Former Portland police officer who drove into vandalism suspect while on duty sentenced to probation for assault, official misconduct

Retired Portland police Officer Scott Groshong, accused of driving into a vandalism suspect downtown while on duty monitoring a protest in June 2020, was sentenced Monday to three years probation and 80 hours of community service. He’ll also forfeit his police certification.

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

A judge's gavel and the scales behind it are the best recognized symbols of judicial authority.

Vancouver man sentenced to nearly 17 years in federal prison for sex trafficking two girls, ages 14 and 15, from Eugene

One of the victims wrote a statement read in court Monday: "You did the most unspeakable thing to me that once broke me and stripped me of everything. I learned not to let it break me....I'm glad you’ll never be able to hurt another young child again."