After community pressure, Oregon governor approves extradition of suspect in Eugene-area anti-Asian burglaries

In major reversal, Kotek seeks return of fugitive suspected of targeting Asian Oregonians - Ashland News - Community-Supported, NonProfit News

It’s the second time in two weeks that Kotek has reversed course on an extradition decision in the wake of public pressure By Shaanth Nanguneri, Oregon Capital Chronicle Gov. Tina Kotek on Friday said she’s ordered the extradition of a suspected member of a multi-state burglary ring who allegedly targeted Asian households throughout the Eugene area and fled to Texas, averting some of the blowback she faced for rejecting the extradition earlier t…

After community pressure, Oregon governor approves extradition of suspect in Eugene-area anti-Asian burglaries

Oregon Gov. Tina Kotek has reversed her decision not to extradite one of the suspects linked to burglaries targeting Asian Americans in Eugene and Springfield. But the governor’s office said another suspect will remain in Texas for now.Last month, Asian American community leaders in Eugene called on Kotek to extradite a person linked with a burglary ring that targeted 17 Asian American business owners in Eugene and Springfield, as well as househ…