State v. Fox

SCHUMAN, S. J.

Defendant appeals two of his convictions for sex-crimes he committed while he was a recruiter for the Oregon Army National Guard.1 One of his convictions was for attempted first-degree sexual abuse under ORS 163.427 (l)(a)(B), which applies only when the perpetrator uses “forcible compulsion.” On appeal, defendant argues that, on the undisputed facts, the state did not prove that element. Another conviction was for coercion under ORS 163.275(l)(g), which applies only when a “public servant” unlawfully coerces a victim. Defendant contends that, as used in that statute, the term…