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On Wednesday, new Portland Commissioner Mitch Green threatened funding for a Portland State University project unless they dismiss student conduct cases and stop “ongoing prosecution of student protestors” stemming from the 2024 occupation of their library by pro-Palestinian demonstrators. After having his tactics questioned, he doubled down on his demands.

Homicides are 300% higher than a decade ago.

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Property crime is up over 10%

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Assaults are up 20% from 2016.

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Homicides are 300% higher than a decade ago. | Property crime is up over 10% | Assaults are up 20% from 2016. | Turn to OCJTP to learn the facts. |

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Founded by retired district attorneys in 2024, the membership of OCJTP represents decades of prosecutorial experience from across the state.

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updated 4/18/25

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