District Attorney Clarkson “defamed” defense attorneys in political mailer, attorneys’ letter says


A copy of a mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson. (Courtesy/Virginia Norblad)
A recent campaign mailer promoting the re-election of Marion County District Attorney Paige Clarkson prompted 11 criminal defense attorneys to contend she defamed them.
The mailer boosted tensions in the race for district attorney, taking aim at the attorneys and others who have made cash contributions to Spencer Todd, a Salem public defender and the incumbent Clarkson’s opponent…





