Portland man accused of attacking transgender woman at a Portland State MAX stop, hurling racial slurs

Published on: 02/11/2026

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William Thomas Ashley, 51, is accused of first-degree bias crime, attempted second-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, fourth degree assault and aggravated harassment.

A Portland man is facing felony charges after he allegedly attacked a transgender woman at a MAX stop at Portland State University on Sunday, then hurled racist slurs at two of the campus police officers who arrested him.

News Source : https://www.oregonlive.com/crime/2026/02/portland-man-accused-of-attacking-transgender-woman-at-a-portland-state-max-stop-hurling-racial-slurs.html

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