Ben McLemore received a prison sentence of more than eight years after being found guilty of raping and sexually assaulting a 21-year-old woman at a party in Lake Oswego in 2021. A jury convicted him on charges of first-degree rape, unlawful sexual penetration, and second-degree sexual abuse. McLemore, who pleaded not guilty, was sentenced to 100 months in state prison. Prosecutors hope the victim's courage will encourage others to report sexual assaults, underlining the commitment to holding offenders accountable.
After being convicted of serious sexual offenses including rape and sexual assault, Ben McLemore was sentenced to over eight years in an Oregon state prison, highlighting the legal system's commitment to addressing such crimes against women.
Clackamas County First Assistant District Attorney Scott Healy emphasized the importance of the victim's bravery in coming forward, stating that it should inspire others to report similar incidents while reaffirming the community's zero-tolerance stance on sexual assault.
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