19-year-old convicted rapist gets 45 years in prison for abusing Portland teens, women

PORTLAND, Ore. (KATU) — A 19-year-old who pleaded guilty to multiple sex abuse crimes involving young girls was sentenced to 45 years in prison.

On Jan. 23, Damani Jazz Anderson pleaded guilty to four counts of first-degree rape, three counts of first-degree kidnapping with a firearm, three counts of unlawful use of a firearm, and single counts each of first-degree attempted rape with a firearm and first-degree robbery with a firearm.

“Our community is so grateful for the strength and sacrifice of these five young survivors, who have saved others from harm at the hands of this sexual predator,” said Senior Deputy District Attorney Robin Skarstad after the sentencing…

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