Man charged in OR police slaying can aid defense

2 February 2012, 7:49 pm

ST. HELENS, Ore. (AP) — An Oregon judge says a young Washington man accused of gunning down the Rainier, Ore., police chief a year ago can aid in his own defense and has been "gaming the system." Columbia County Circuit Court Judge Ted Grove's ruling Thursday means the criminal case against 22-year-old Daniel Butts of Kalama, Wash., can proceed.... Read More »

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