All this was on KPOJ 620am at 8am this morning as it is every Thursday. Rogue Cops In The Dock And there’s yesterday’s update to this story, of course. Hey, speaking of which… Let’s Fix The Portland Police Bureau! Seven ways to change the cop culture that led to the death of Aaron Campbell. Trail […]
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Matt Davis was news editor of the Mercury from 2009 to May 2010.
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Let’s Fix the Portland Police Bureau!
Changing the Cop Culture that Led to the Death of Aaron Campbell
Seven ways to change our broken cop culture.
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The Secret Room
A secret meeting we’re really not allowed to report on… psyche!
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Rogue Cops in the Dock
DA Prosecutes 13-Year-Old Girl over Beanbag Shooting
Beanbag cops vs. 13-year-old girl in court.
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BREAKING: Beanbag Girl Guilty
Judge Paula Kurshner has this afternoon found a 13-year-old girl “within the jurisdiction of the court”—that’s juvenile court language for “guilty”—of interfering with public transportation, resisting arrest, and assaulting a public safety officer in a trial at Multnomah County juvenile court. In the end, the case came down to the word of Officer Aaron Dauchy […]
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Beanbag Girl’s Mother: “She Doesn’t Like To Be Touched.”
I’m in Juvenile Court at NE 68th and Halsey for the resumption of the trial of the girl involved in Officer Chris Humphreys’ use of a beanbag shotgun last November. ILLUSTRATION BY JESSE REKLAW The girl, whom the Mercury is not naming because of her age, is on medication to assist with anxiety, anger and […]
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Good Morning, News!!
DAVID PATERSON: OVER!!! New York governor had his rep ask a woman to deny violence in a situation involving one of his aides. The New York Times has the scoop this morning. MAN CAUGHT WALKING DOG WHILE DRIVING HIS CAR!!! In Britain, this is considered shocking. Ruff justice! GRUESOME DETAILS OF KILLER WHALE ATTACK!!! Oh […]
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“The ancient Romans called it “digitus impudicus” — the impudent finger.”
I’m just going to link you to this great story by Oregonlive reporter Steven Mayes. Steve: When they eventually lay you off over there, you’re more than welcome to freelance for peanuts at the Mercury news section. This is the kind of story we love: When Robert J. Ekas decided to exercise his right to […]
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BREAKING: Officer Humphreys Vs. Beanbag Girl In Court
Officer Christopher Humphreys and Officer Aaron Dauchy are both expected to be called to the stand this afternoon to testify against the 12-year-old girl whom Officer Humphreys shot with a beanbag shotgun late last year. Humphreys was suspended over the incident, prompting 650 police union members to rally in his defense, wearing t-shirts reading “I […]
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Aaron Campbell’s Myspace
Is here. Music clips here, and a photo which appears to feature Campbell in the center, next to a band member throwing a gang sign and holding a .22.
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Read The Goddamn News
I talked about all this on KPOJ at 8am as usual. Curiouser and Curiouser Campbell Shooting: New Facts from Down the Rabbit Hole. ILLUSTRATION BY JON SPERRY Back Of The Class Community Opposes Shrinking Schools. Worst Of Luck Police Suspect Assault in Kipp Crawford’s Death. Blood On The Bike Paths Deciphering a week of tension […]
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Blood on the Bike Paths
Deciphering a week of tension related to the Aaron Campbell shooting.