This is a sad and troubling story.  The "facts", I think more properly labeled allegations,  as presented don't look good.

However, may I comment that I've known Bob Nelson for years and have always found him to be an honest, decent man.  I know a lot of individuals involved in the Eugene real estate industry and I've never heard a bad word about him.  Frankly, this story surprises me.

For me, the only fair thing to do is to withhold "judgment" as this civil case is processed.

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