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December 9, 2016

Seattle energy consultant seeks dismissal of charges in $24M Oregon solar project

  • Prosecutors say Martin Shain created a fake invoice from a fictional subcontractor to help secure nearly $12 million in tax credits.
  • PORTLAND (AP) — A Seattle energy consultant accused of forgery in connection with a major Oregon solar power project is seeking to have the charges dismissed, arguing that the state committed prosecutorial misconduct and that the statute of limitations for bringing an indictment had expired.

    Martin Shain was the lead consultant on Oregon's $24 million Solar by Degree project. Prosecutors say he created a fake invoice from a fictional subcontractor to help secure nearly $12 million in tax credits from the Oregon Department of Energy.


     
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