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Former UO runner accused of Eugene assaults

The Columbian
Published: October 14, 2010, 12:00am

EUGENE, Ore. (AP) — A former University of Oregon distance runner is accused of assaulting a woman and sexually abusing two children.

Police said Wednesday that 34-year-old Michael Kasahun of Eugene is held in the Lane County Jail on assault and sexual abuse charges.

The Register-Guard reports the investigation began two weeks ago.

Kasahun is a native of Ethiopia who ran cross-country for UO in 1999 and 2000. He recently worked for a sports apparel company.

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Information from: The Register-Guard, http://www.registerguard.com

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