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Predator Exploits Vulnerable Teen in Oregon | Portland News
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A 27-year-old man from Rochester, New York, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree sex abuse after traveling to Sandy, Oregon, specifically to have sex with a 17-year-old girl struggling with mental health issues. Arrested at Portland Airport with photos, chocolates, and stuffed animals, he’d made a similar trip just a month prior. The DA sought 66 months, but the judge sentenced him to 25 months. Prosecutors revealed how Lopez exploited her vulnerabilities, while her father testified he knew about her struggles and targeted her. This case exposes how predators prey on the vulnerable—and underscores the critical work of law enforcement and the justice system in protecting those most at risk.
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