BEND, Ore. (KATU) —. The decision was made by Deschutes County District Attorney Steve Gunnels, who said the sheriff gave false testimony in multiple criminal cases before taking office. The listing follows an investigation into cases involving van der Kamp that span 12 years, from 2012 to 2024. The Brady list is a roster of witnesses whom prosecutors “cannot ethically” call to testify in criminal cases.
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