Douglas

Douglas County Man Found Guilty of Incest and Battery: Victim’s Courage Shines in Courtroom Testimony

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DOUGLAS COUNTY, Ga. — A jury in Douglas County on August 22 convicted 52-year-old Kerry Senior of incest and simple battery, following allegations involving a family member. District Attorney Dalia Racine commended the victim for her courage in coming forward, emphasizing the importance of addressing predatory actions. The case emerged from a distressing incident reported on June 15, 2022, when officers from the Douglasville Police Department responded to claims of sexual assault. The victim testified that Senior, a relative, entered her bedroom, exposed himself, and engaged in inappropriate touching. During the trial, the victim also … Read more

Controversial Election Dispute in Douglas County Deepens as Judge Recuses Amid Allegations of Conspiracy

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ROSEBURG, Ore. — A legal dispute in Douglas County Circuit Court regarding the results of a May election has taken an unexpected turn, as Judge George Ambrosini has recused himself from the case without providing a reason. The development follows the submission of a second amended petition by plaintiff Todd Vaughn, who asserts he was the legitimate victor in a contested election for a position on the Umpqua Public Transportation District board. Vaughn’s claims center around significant allegations of conspiracy involving a group of Douglas County officials, including state lawmakers and county commissioners. Notably, Judge … Read more

Oregon’s Senate Bill 95 Boosts Judicial Resources, Adding Long-Awaited Judges for Douglas County

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ROSEBURG, Ore. — Governor Tina Kotek has enacted Senate Bill 95, which introduces new judicial positions in Douglas, Lane, and Clackamas counties. This landmark decision comes after decades of stagnant judicial resources in Douglas County, where the number of elected judges has remained unchanged for over 40 years. According to a statement from the Douglas County Circuit Court, there have been no additions to the judicial bench since the Oregon Judicial Department began keeping records in 1985. The call for a new judge in Douglas County has been persistent, with requests included in legislative proposals … Read more

Douglas County Jury Awards $5 Million to Whistleblower in Disability Discrimination Case Against East Wenatchee Water District

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EAST WENATCHEE, Wash. — A jury in Douglas County has awarded $5 million to Brian Kniffen, a dedicated employee of the East Wenatchee Water District, who claimed he was wrongfully dismissed after sustaining a work-related spinal injury. Kniffen worked for nearly 30 years as a utility field inspector. In 2020, Kniffen injured his back while trying to open a stuck water main valve. Following the incident, he sought workplace accommodations to manage his recovery, including restrictions on his ability to lift heavy objects and manually operate valves. These recommendations were backed by the Washington State … Read more