US EditionEmbattled Oregon public defense director fired
- Governor Tina Kotek removed Jessica Kampfe from her role on Thursday as head of the OPDC.
- A shortage of public defenders and a growing number of unrepresented defendants prompted the change.
- The Oregon Public Defense Commission struggled to provide attorneys for defendants unable to afford legal counsel.
- Kotek stated that it is unacceptable that over 4,000 defendants in Oregon lack assigned attorneys.
- Kotek appointed Ken Sanchagrin interim director, tasking him with a plan by June 1 to address the crisis.
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Governor fires head of troubled Oregon public defense agency - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News
Kotek: ‘It is unacceptable that more than 4,000 defendants in Oregon do not have attorneys assigned’ By Conrad Wilson, OPB and Lauren Dake, OPB Gov. Tina Kotek fired Jessica Kampfe, the head of the Oregon Public Defense Commission, on Thursday morning. The agency oversees indigent defense for thousands of people charged with crimes who cannot afford a lawyer. “It is unacceptable that more than 4,000 defendants in Oregon do not have attorneys ass…
Kotek fires head of troubled Oregon public defense agency
Oregon's lack of public defenders can mean longer jail times for some suspects. (Getty Images) Gov. Tina Kotek fired Jessica Kampfe, the head of the Oregon Public Defense Commission, on Thursday morning. The agency oversees indigent defense for thousands of people charged with crimes who cannot afford a lawyer. “It is unacceptable that more than 4,000 defendants in Oregon do not have attorneys assigned,” Kotek said in a statement. “The public de…
Kotek replaces head of troubled Oregon public defense agency
Gov. Tina Kotek replaced Jessica Kampfe, the head of Oregon’s Public Defense Commission, Thursday morning.“It is unacceptable that more than 4,000 defendants in Oregon do not have attorneys assigned,” Kotek said in a statement. “The public defense crisis poses an urgent threat to public safety and delays justice for victims.”Kotek has appointed Ken Sanchagrin as interim director of the agency. He will be leaving his position as executive directo…
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