245 Or. App. 447 - State v. Drown’s Empirical Analysis

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2 state decisions

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1. “"[Petitioner] and Drown were tried together, before a jury. In support of the assault counts, the state presented evidence that, over the years, *** the oldest seven of the nine children were punished by being repeatedly struck with objects on their buttocks, the backs of their legs, and their arms. The children suffered pain, bruising, cuts, and scars as a result. The punishments were frequent and severe. Several of the children testified that each beating involved numerous blows, ranging between 'five and 100s,' depending on the severity of the infraction for which the child was being punished. "* * * * * "[Petitioner] advanced a duress defense; she presented evidence that Drown had severely abused her-verbally and physically-throughout their marriage. She testified that, after repeated attempts to escape the marriage, she eventually came to believe that her only way to save her life and her children's lives was to submit to Drown's wishes. The children who testified at trial agreed that Drown was the source of the violence in their family and that, although defendant also inflicted corporal punishment, she did so less often, less forcefully, and pursuant to Drown's will. The children also testified that, when defendant tried to intercede on their behalf, Drown punished her."”

   1 later decision quote this exact passage
   e.g. 294 Or. App. 754 - Drown v. Persson