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Gang Ties in Question After Portland Shooting | Portland News
A Portland police chief’s vague claim linking two immigrants to a Venezuelan gang sparked media frenzy and legal fallout. Initially, the chief hinted at a connection based on shaky evidence from a prior shooting, but later prosecutors dropped the gang affiliation entirely, opting for weaker charges tied to associates. The driver accepted a plea deal without mentioning gang ties, while the passenger faced only minor charges. Legal experts warn such claims can unfairly sway juries and often rest on flimsy intelligence — a cautionary tale about how quickly narratives can shift in high-stakes…
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