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Archive Home > 2011 > April > 05 > House backs heavily fining johns of child prostitutes

House backs heavily fining johns of child prostitutes

By Jonathan J. Cooper / The Bulletin
April 5, 2011

SALEM — The Oregon House has unanimously voted to impose a mandatory $10,000 fine on people convicted of paying for sex with a minor.

The 60-0 vote on Monday sends the measure to the Senate.

The bill seeks to decrease the demand for child prostitution by slapping johns with harsh penalties,....

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