Oregon man receives 50-year sentence for abuse and stalking of ex-partner

PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- Following nearly three years of abuse, stalking and attempted murder, a man was sentenced to 50 years in prison, officials said.

According to the Multnomah County District Attorney's Office, Michael Panarites was sentenced to 50 years after he was found guilty on 23 different charges ranging from harassment and stalking to rape and solicitation of murder.

Officials said that Panarites' crimes started in at least December 2020 and lasted until he was arrested in May 2023...