I've followed this case for a while as it involves Oregon. I didn't realize that we didn't have a thread for it. My hope is that this young girl's competitive spirit will aid her in the healing process.
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/newberg_golf_instructor_senten.html
Newberg [OR] golf instructor sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for making child *advertiser censored*
"A Newberg golf instructor who used a 12-year-old girl to produce child *advertiser censored* as they traveled across Oregon was sentenced today to 25 years in federal prison.
Chief U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken ordered Rodney Mead Pelling, 68, to register as a sex offender after his release from prison and undergo government supervision for the rest of his life...."
and
"...Pelling first came to the attention of police in July 2008, when he was observed behaving inappropriately with his victim at a motel in Sisters [OR].
The girl competed in golf and gymnastics, and Pelling accompanied her during competitions across the state and sometimes entertained her at his home..."
more at link
http://www.oregonlive.com/news/index.ssf/2010/09/newberg_golf_instructor_senten.html
Newberg [OR] golf instructor sentenced to 25 years in federal prison for making child *advertiser censored*
"A Newberg golf instructor who used a 12-year-old girl to produce child *advertiser censored* as they traveled across Oregon was sentenced today to 25 years in federal prison.
Chief U.S. District Judge Ann Aiken ordered Rodney Mead Pelling, 68, to register as a sex offender after his release from prison and undergo government supervision for the rest of his life...."
and
"...Pelling first came to the attention of police in July 2008, when he was observed behaving inappropriately with his victim at a motel in Sisters [OR].
The girl competed in golf and gymnastics, and Pelling accompanied her during competitions across the state and sometimes entertained her at his home..."
more at link