West Linn Doctor’s Abuse Trial Delayed Until Next Year
The criminal trial for David Farley, accused of sexually abusing numerous patients, has been postponed, pushing the pursuit of justice into 2026.
The trial for David Farley, a former West Linn physician facing eleven counts of sexual abuse, will not begin as originally scheduled this December. The delay comes after Farley’s legal team requested additional time to process a ample volume of evidence. Farley pleaded not guilty to the charges in October, allegations stemming from the abuse of women and girls who sought medical care from him.
Following the posting of a reduced bail, Farley has returned to Utah, where he has resided for the past several years. On October 30, Farley’s attorney, Jacob Houze, filed a motion with the court requesting a six-month postponement.”Given the tremendous amount of finding provided thus far, and the fact that meaningful amounts of additional discovery is apparently still forthcoming, the parties require more time to prepare for trial,” Houze wrote in the court filing. He further stated that prosecutors had already provided over 70,000 pages of materials for review.
While a formal order has not yet been issued,the court calendar reflects the cancellation of the December 3 trial date. A status check is scheduled later this month with a judge to determine a new timeline. According to an Oregon Department of Justice spokesperson, Jenny Hansson, efforts to establish a new trial date are ongoing. Separately, a civil case against Farley remains scheduled to begin in January.
The allegations against farley first surfaced five years ago,and have since grown to encompass accusations from more than 180 women and girls. The civil lawsuit currently seeks nearly $1 billion in damages. Attorneys representing the alleged victims contend that Farley exploited his position of trust, masking abusive acts under the pretense of legitimate medical treatment.
Farley surrendered his Oregon medical licence in 2020 after the state medical board persistent he had engaged in sexual misconduct, including photographing nude children and conducting invasive pelvic exams on girls prior to the medically recommended age. The path to potential criminal accountability has been protracted.
Two years after the initial reports of abuse emerged, a grand jury declined to indict Farley. This decision drew sharp criticism from the alleged victims, who voiced concerns about the handling of the investigation by local law enforcement and prosecutors. They later advocated for the Oregon Department of Justice to intervene. The state agreed to review the case in 2022, ultimately leading to the indictment in October.
Why did this happen? The criminal trial of David Farley, a former West Linn physician, was delayed due to a request from his attorney, Jacob Houze, for a six-month postponement. Houze cited the massive amount of discovery – over 70,000 pages – provided by prosecutors, with more expected. This delay pushes the trial into 2026.
Who is involved? David Farley, the accused, and his attorney Jacob Houze are central figures. The Oregon Department of Justice is prosecuting the case, while over 180 women and girls are the alleged victims. Attorneys representing these victims have also filed a civil lawsuit seeking nearly $1 billion in damages.
What are the charges? Farley faces eleven counts of sexual abuse. The allegations include sexual misconduct,photographing nude children,and performing invasive pelvic exams on
