Oregon chief justice “disturbed” by Clarkson’s political mailer targeting defense attorneys

The Oregon Supreme Court Building on Friday, Oct. 8, 2021. (Amanda Loman/Salem Reporter)

A contentious mailer promoting Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson’s re-election drew concerns from civil rights leaders and the chief justice of the Oregon Supreme Court after nearly a dozen criminal defense attorneys contended she defamed them.

The mailer took aim at 11 attorneys and others who have made cash contributions to Spencer Todd, a public defender and Clarkson’s opponent in

Western University of Health Sciences Lebanon Oregon