News, Media, and Mentions
Below are some of my appearances in the news, on TV or other events. If you would like to have me appear on your news program or article, please contact me.
April – 15
Trial of Happy Valley Pastor, Michael Sperou
“Almost 20 years ago, the seeds of false accusations were sown in a sectarian split,” Sherlag told the jury. “And memories do change… We are going to show you how false memories can lead to criminal accusations.” Photos from the trial
Oregon Criminal Defense Lawyer Steven Sherlag gives opening statement in Sperou Trial PHOTO CREDIT RANDY RASMUSSEN
January – 15
Women wait 18 years to see Portland pastor face child sex-abuse prosecution
“Your memory doesn’t get better over time – it gets worse,” Sherlag said. ” Memory isn’t static – it’s dynamic. It is something that is modified and changed every time incidents or situations are recalled.”
Clatskanie Sextortion Case
August – 13
Alleged Sextortion Scheme in Oregon Logging Town (Sherlag is representing one of the boys who admittedly harassing girl)
August – 13
Alleged Sextortion Scheme in Oregon Logging Town (Sherlag is representing one of the boys who admittedly harassing girl)
September – 13
Clatskanie Teen Describes Sextortion Attempt (video)
January – 13
Trial in Oregon’s alleged Christmas bomb plot to turn on ‘entrapment’ (Steven Sherlag provides insight on the case)
September – 12
Occupy Portland Goes to Trial
August – 12
Is Oregon confused about the appropriate age of consent?
August – 12
Is Oregon confused about the appropriate age of consent?
March – 10
Salem Man Charged for Shooting
Jordan Case Wrongful Death Case
March – 04
Defense calls attack victim to stand
April – 08
Cops Shots and Shrooms
May – 10
Jurors can’t agree in Oregon Wrongful Death Lawsuit
Freedom Child’s Police Brutality Lawsuit
March – 09
Woman Sues Portland Police Officers Over Bike Light Arrest
March – 09
Arrested Cyclist Takes Two Portland Officers to Trial
March – 09
Message board regarding Child’s case
April – 08
Quoted in: Policy change cheap compared to real solutions: The Rap Sheet
Randall Cooley Lawsuit Against Portland Police Dept.
June – 08
Police Brutality Alleged at Traffic Stop
September – 09
City Pays Out More for Cops Behaving Badly
March – 08
New Cop Review Report: Same Old Argument
January – 08
Judgment Call: Gordon Smith’s choice for a plum federal court job may be in trouble. Hint: It has more than a little to do with Monica Lewinsky.(Steven Sherlag provides insight on the favored candidate is U.S. Attorney Karin Immergut)
Pepper-Sprayed Protester
May – 04
Case 2004-x-003: Pepper-Sprayed Protestor is First Citizen to Get Hearing
September – 04
CITIZEN REVIEW COMMITTEE COMES INTO ITS OWN: Two votes to challenge the Bureau show growing independence
Case #2004-x-003: “I was very surprised that some of my colleagues weren’t shocked by the excessive force”
September – 05
Final Word on Case 2004-x-003, the Pepper-Sprayed Protestor, and Policing Protests
October – 00
Ensuring Equitable Treatment in the Criminal Justice System: Addressing Over-Representation of Racial and Ethnic Minorities An Assessment and Action Plan. (By the Multnomah County Public Safety Coordinating Council Working Group on Minority Over-representation in the Criminal Justice System of which Steve Sherlag is a part of)
October – 01
City’s split: fear for safety vs. fear for rights (re: joint terrorism task force “JRRF” in Portland)
October – 01
Portland keeps terrorism task force
November – 95
Judge Rejects Mandatory Sentencing for Teen (re: Measure 11/Sherlag quoted)