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Portland 'Zombie' Man Given Plea Deal by Mike Schmidt for Biting Off Elderly Man's Ear

Sep 21, 2024, 05:20 PM

A man in Portland, referred to as the 'zombie', has been given a plea deal after biting off an elderly man's ear and part of his face. The incident, which left the victim with severe injuries, including bite wounds, has sparked controversy due to the leniency of the deal. The perpetrator, a former Oberlin College student, could be released by next summer. His mugshot, showing him with a bloody mouth and a smile, has drawn significant attention. The plea deal was given by the office of Mike Schmidt. The victim also reported additional injuries, claiming he was tied up, beaten, burned, and whipped.