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Kyle Hedquist and Kyle Black served more than 25 years each in Oregon prisons after pleading guilty to separate murders. Now they're fixtures in criminal justice policy talks at the state Capitol.

Measure 112 eliminating the word slavery from the Oregon Constitution will pass but what does the word "slavery" mean exactly?

Proponents say the measure is a statement of values. Some in law enforcement oppose it because they worry it would affect jail and prison work programs.

Measure 112 will ask Oregon voters whether they agree on removing an exemption that allows slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment.

Measure 112 will ask Oregon voters whether they agree on removing an exemption that allows slavery or involuntary servitude as criminal punishment.

Nurse accused of sexual assault by 6 Coffee Creek inmates Lawsuit claims Tony Klein assaulted a woman during a medical appointment at the Wilsonville prison An adult in custody (AIC) at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville is seeking at least $800,000 in damages stemming from an alleged sexual assault committed by former nurse Tony Klein, who has been accused of sexually abusing many women at the prison. In March of last year, the Spokesman reported that five other AICs ha...

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Nurse accused of sexual assault by 6 Coffee Creek inmates Lawsuit claims Tony Klein assaulted a woman during a medical appointment at the Wilsonville prison An adult in custody (AIC) at Coffee Creek Correctional Facility in Wilsonville is seeking at least $800,000 in damages stemming from an alleged sexual assault committed by former nurse Tony Klein, who has been accused of sexually abusing many women at the prison. In March of last year, the Spokesman reported that five other AICs ha...