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Ruling on hearsay evidence has powerful implications

A U.S. Supreme Court decision in March that potentially disallows hearsay evidence and reaffirms a defendant's constitutional right to confront his accuser is already having a ripple effect on criminal cases in Oregon.

The court's 9-0 ruling can thwart prosecutors' ability to try cases - in....

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