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Toronto Sun
a day ago
- Toronto Sun
Oregon jury convicts ex-NBA player McLemore of raping woman at team party
Published Jul 03, 2025 • 3 minute read Former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore, who was convicted July 3, 2025, of raping a woman, is pictured in a courtroom in Oregon City, Ore., on June 17, 2025. Photo by Beth Nakamura / AP OREGON CITY, Ore. — Former NBA player Ben McLemore has been found guilty of raping a 21-year-old woman during a lake house party attended by many of his then-teammates from the Portland Trail Blazers, a jury ruled Thursday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. 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Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account The jury in Clackamas County, south of Portland, found McLemore, 32, guilty of rape, unlawful sexual penetration and one count of sexual abuse. He was found not guilty on another count of sexual abuse, Portland television station KGW reported. Sentencing was scheduled for Wednesday. 'We recognize there are those who fear individuals with celebrity status or a position of prominence can avoid prosecution. Not in Clackamas County. This case demonstrates my office prosecutes criminal acts regardless of the offender's community status,' District Attorney John Wentworth said in a statement. The charges stemmed from a party Oct. 3, 2021, at the Lake Oswego home owned by his Trail Blazers teammate Robert Covington. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Prosecutors claimed during the trial that the sexual encounter was rape, while McLemore's attorney countered it was consensual sex. Read More The woman said she was incapacitated after a night of heavy drinking and was unable to give consent. Prosecutors submitted photos of the woman hovering over a toilet and then passed out on a couch, The Oregonian/Oregon Live earlier reported. She said she woke up at one point during the rape and froze in terror. 'I don't know who this person is,' she testified. 'This is a random person that is doing something like this to me.' The Associated Press generally does not identify victims of sexual assault. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. At one point, she said she let her body slide to the floor in an effort to stop the assault. The woman testified McLemore pulled her back onto the couch and continued. Covington earlier testified he saw the woman flirting with McLemore while they sat on a couch. McLemore testified he was also drinking but claimed the sex was consensual. He also said he and the woman did not have a conversation before, during or after the act, after which he immediately left the home. RECOMMENDED VIDEO One of his attorneys, Kris Winemiller, said McLemore left after receiving an angry message from his then-wife, who tracked him and wanted to know why he wasn't in their own Lake Oswego home. Clackamas County prosecutor Scott Healy said there was no confusion. 'When you look at all the surrounding circumstances and you assess the evidence in this case, I submit to you that the defendant is guilty,' he said during closing arguments Tuesday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Another defence attorney, Lisa Maxfield, argued for McLemore's acquittal. 'The only reasonable verdict in a case where two people get drunk and have sex and the man is drunker than the woman, the only reasonable verdict in a case like that is not guilty,' she said. The woman said she did not hire an attorney to sue McLemore and didn't seek money from him. Instead she pursued the criminal case because 'you can't do that to somebody, let alone somebody that you don't know.' McLemore, who played college at Kansas, was the seventh pick in the 2013 NBA draft by the Sacramento Kings. He also played for Memphis, Houston and the Los Angeles Lakers before his last NBA season with Portland in 2021-22. 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Time of India
2 days ago
- Time of India
Former Portland Trail Blazer shooting guard Ben McLemore found guilty of r*pe charges after an 11-day trial
Ben McLemore, Image via Getty Former Portland Trail Blazer player Ben McLemore, who was with the team for a season, has been found guilty of rape and sexual abuse of a 21-year-old woman. The incident happened back in 2021, when he was with the Trail Blazers, and happened at a house party in Lake Oswego. According to sources, he was found guilty on 3 out of 4 charges after an 11-day-long trial hearing. Ben McLemore's conviction comes after a 4-year-long wait The former Portland Trail Blazer shooting guard Ben McLemore was found guilty on Thursday on charges of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and two counts of second-degree sexual abuse. He had previously pleaded not guilty on all accounts, but the jury convicted him on all charges except for one count of sexual abuse. As per Portland media outlet KGW: 'The jury found former Portland Trail Blazer Ben McLemore guilty Thursday morning of rape and sexual abuse of a 21-year-old woman at a Lake Oswego house party in October 2021. McLemore, 32, previously pleaded not guilty to charges of first-degree rape, first-degree unlawful sexual penetration, and two counts of second-degree sexual abuse. The jury found him guilty on all counts, except one of the counts of sexual abuse. " The trial hearing also saw testimonies from two other ex-Blazer players. The assault happened at the home of McLemore's then-teammate, Robert Covington, but he allegedly did not testify. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Castlewellan: If You Were Born Between 1945-1974 You Could Be Eligible For This British Seniors Get Quote Undo 11-day trial hearing led to a clear jury verdict According to Ben McLemore and his attorney, Lisa Maxfield, they said that the encounter happened when they were both drunk but was completely consensual. But the victim and the prosecutor were very transparent in stating that it was a clear case of assault. Clackamas County prosecutor Scott Healy, when presenting final remarks in front of the jury, said: 'There's absolutely no confusion in this case. When you look at all the surrounding circumstances and you assess the evidence in this case, I submit to you that the defendant is guilty.' The 32-year-old now faces a mandatory minimum sentence of eight years and four months in prison. McLemore was taken into immediate custody after the hearing ended, and the sentencing is scheduled for 9:30 a.m. next Wednesday on July 9, after a final statement from the victim. For real-time updates, scores, and highlights, follow our live coverage of the India vs England Test match here . Game On Season 1 continues with Mirabai Chanu's inspiring story. Watch Episode 2 here.
Associated Press
18-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Associated Press
Portland Escape Room Hour To Midnight Featured on KGW8's Hello, Rose City!
In the recent segment, Hour To Midnight owners Ed Wolf and Thomas Johnson sat down to discuss the facility's newest escape room and the Portland Trail Blazer's visit Ed Wolf and Thomas Johnson, co-owners of the Portland, Oregon, premier escape room facility Hour To Midnight, were featured on KGW8's Hello, Rose City! on January 16, 2025. In the recent segment, Wolf and Johnson gave a glimpse inside their highly rated escape room facility, discussed their newest escape room, and answered burning questions. Hour To Midnight has become a Portland, Oregon, staple for fun, exciting, and even scary adventures. Within its walls, guests find five daring escape rooms to choose from: The Pharoah's Lost Relic, The Assassin's Deadly Game, The Secrets of Nibiru, House of Darkness, and the newest release, Crypt of Shadows. In Crypt of Shadows, players become monster hunters as members of the Nox Venatores. In the storyline, players discover the demise of Arthur Holmwood and then set out to find the most powerful vampire to ever exist, Victor Bathory. This 60-minute escape room is designed for 4-6 players ages 16+ and is ideal for horror fans who want to get their adrenaline rushing. 'The room creators pay attention to detail and have a flare for the theatrical,' said a recent reviewer. 'Each room is well planned, and no two rooms feel the same. There are plenty of puzzles to solve in each scenario, making the rooms both challenging and engaging for everyone.' On Hello, Rose City!, Wolf and Johnson were asked to explain what an escape room is for viewers who might not be familiar with the premise. 'You show up and are introduced to a storyline, and then you have a set time limit to work through puzzles and clues,' said the team. According to them, escape rooms are ideal for work events, birthdays, and team building activities, as evidenced by a recent visit from the Portland Trail Blazers. The team enjoyed working together and, according to Wolf and Johnson, you could tell they were a cohesive team by how they collaborated. In the segment, viewers got to see an inside view of a few of the facility's rooms, complete with props fit for a movie set. When players come to Hour To Midnight, they become immersed in a game that feels very real. With a handful of non-scary escape rooms and two horror rooms, there's truly something for everyone at Hour To Midnight. Wolf and Johnson thank KGW8 for having them on. See the full segment on the KGW8 website, and learn more about Hour To Midnight by visiting Media Contact Phone: (503) 673-3948 Address:11525 NE Halsey St City: Portland State: OR Country: United States
Globe and Mail
17-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Globe and Mail
Portland Escape Room Hour To Midnight Featured on KGW8's Hello, Rose City!
In the recent segment, Hour To Midnight owners Ed Wolf and Thomas Johnson sat down to discuss the facility's newest escape room and the Portland Trail Blazer's visit Ed Wolf and Thomas Johnson, co-owners of the Portland, Oregon, premier escape room facility Hour To Midnight, were featured on KGW8's Hello, Rose City! on January 16, 2025. In the recent segment, Wolf and Johnson gave a glimpse inside their highly rated escape room facility, discussed their newest escape room, and answered burning questions. Hour To Midnight has become a Portland, Oregon, staple for fun, exciting, and even scary adventures. Within its walls, guests find five daring escape rooms to choose from: The Pharoah's Lost Relic, The Assassin's Deadly Game, The Secrets of Nibiru, House of Darkness, and the newest release, Crypt of Shadows. In Crypt of Shadows, players become monster hunters as members of the Nox Venatores. In the storyline, players discover the demise of Arthur Holmwood and then set out to find the most powerful vampire to ever exist, Victor Bathory. This 60-minute escape room is designed for 4-6 players ages 16+ and is ideal for horror fans who want to get their adrenaline rushing. 'The room creators pay attention to detail and have a flare for the theatrical,' said a recent reviewer. 'Each room is well planned, and no two rooms feel the same. There are plenty of puzzles to solve in each scenario, making the rooms both challenging and engaging for everyone.' On Hello, Rose City!, Wolf and Johnson were asked to explain what an escape room is for viewers who might not be familiar with the premise. 'You show up and are introduced to a storyline, and then you have a set time limit to work through puzzles and clues,' said the team. According to them, escape rooms are ideal for work events, birthdays, and team building activities, as evidenced by a recent visit from the Portland Trail Blazers. The team enjoyed working together and, according to Wolf and Johnson, you could tell they were a cohesive team by how they collaborated. In the segment, viewers got to see an inside view of a few of the facility's rooms, complete with props fit for a movie set. When players come to Hour To Midnight, they become immersed in a game that feels very real. With a handful of non-scary escape rooms and two horror rooms, there's truly something for everyone at Hour To Midnight. Wolf and Johnson thank KGW8 for having them on. See the full segment on the KGW8 website, and learn more about Hour To Midnight by visiting ABOUT HOUR TO MIDNIGHT Hour To Midnight is Portland's premier escape room facility, offering five themed rooms to choose from. Players have 60 minutes to work together to plan their escape. Can you make it? Book now by visiting Media Contact Company Name: Hour to Midnight - Escape Rooms Portland Contact Person: Ed Wolf Email: Send Email Phone: (503) 673-3948 Address: 11525 NE Halsey St City: Portland State: OR Country: United States Website:
