Dossier
Oregon State Penitentiary
Coverage of Oregon State Penitentiary in the Nexus archive.
- Biological male killer housed in Oregon women's prison wins high-dollar legal settlement in sex abuse suit
Zera Lola Zombie, a biological male convicted of manslaughter and assault, received a $295,000 settlement from the Oregon Department of Corrections after suing over sexual abuse and gender-based discrimination while housed in male prisons. The settlement includes $95,000 for Zombie and $200,000 for legal fees, with Zombie currently housed in a women's prison since 2025.