January 13, 2025
Today, the Multnomah County District Attorney’s Office announced that on Thursday, January 9, 2025, a grand jury returned an indictment for Kenneth Gregory Williams on multiple charges in relation to the kidnapping and days-long sexual assault of a 74-year-old woman that occurred in December 2024.
Mr. Williams has been indicted by a grand jury on the following counts:
- 3 counts of Rape in the First Degree (Class A Felony)
- Kidnapping in the First Degree (Class A Felony)
- Burglary in the First Degree (Class A Felony)
- Sex Abuse in the First Degree (Class B Felony), and
- Assault IV (Class B Misdemeanor)
MCDA successfully petitioned the court to preventatively detain Mr. Williams, meaning he will be kept in custody pending trial. Additional information on the indictment can be found here. Please note that an indictment is only an accusation of a crime, and Mr. Williams is innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.