Over 10 years ago, I worked on the case of a horrific kidnapping, assault, and murder of a young lesbian couple, working with the survivor, Kristine Chapa.
Today, I learned of another step toward justice.
Survivor of 2012 Portland atta...
Survivor of 2012 Portland attack wins $198 million in lawsuit
The survivor of a 2012 attack in a Portland park has been awarded $198 million in a civil lawsuit against her attacker, David Strickland.
The details are chilling.
Kristene and her girlfriend Mollie Olgin were out on a date. They were assaulted, bound, raped, and shot in the head. Mollie died, and Kristene's life was changed
The criminal was a wealthy white boy whose dad own a chain of local business. I didn't have much hope.
A few years ago, David Strickland was found guilty of Mollie's murder. And this week Kristene was awarded $198 million dollars in damages.
Ross Murray