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Accused man’s fiancée testifies in Bend murder trial, as prosecutors hone in on perceived threat
Prosecutors attempted to establish that Ian Cranston was not in danger when he shot and killed Barry Washington Jr.
Injured pride or self-defense? Jurors asked to determine cause of Barry Washington’s killing in Bend
The controversial killing of an unarmed Black man in Bend occurred more than a year ago.
Officers’ testimony indicates Portland police still have an aggressive understanding of use-of-force law
Portland police officer testimony in a civil trial last week suggests the city's police have an understanding of civil rights and use-of-force laws different from that of the federal courts and of lawyers for the U.S. Department of Justice. In one instance, an officer appeared to not fully understand the bureau’s own use-of-force directives.

Civil trial against Portland starts in 2020 use of force case, dozens to follow
Opening statements got underway Tuesday in Multnomah County at the one of the first civil trials against the city of Portland to allege unreasonable police violence during the 2020 racial justice protests. The case is being watched closely by civil rights attorneys as a potential bellwether for the more than a dozen cases coming in the trial’s wake.

Barry Washington Jr.’s shooter to be jailed until trial
A judge denied bail for Ian Cranston, who is accused of murder after a fatal shooting in downtown Bend.
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Judge Approves $78,000 Oregon Standoff Restitution Agreement
Thirteen defendants guilty of conspiracy have agreed to pay $78,000 in restitution.
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After Millions In Damages, Oregon Standoff Defendants Agree To Pay Back $78,000
Defendants guilty of occupying the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge have agreed to pay a total of $78,000 in restitution, according to a motion filed in federal court Monday.
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Judge Revokes Malheur Occupier's Pretrial Release
Prosecutors said Darryl Thorn threatened on Aug. 6 to hang himself on Facebook Live. Prosecutors said Thorn also threatened to seek suicide by police officer.
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Prosecutors: Malheur defendants don’t speak for rural America
Federal prosecutors gave a wide-ranging interview to OPB about the lessons they learned from last fall's acquittals and why they think the occupiers don't speak for rural America.
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2 Occupiers Found Guilty Of Conspiracy For Roles In Oregon Standoff
A jury has convicted occupiers Jason Patrick and Darryl Thorn on felony conspiracy charges for their roles in last year’s takeover of the Malheur National Wildlife Refuge.