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Expose abuse. Demand accountability. Protect lives.

It started with one family's story. Their fight for dignity in the face of a failing system is why Valor Investigations exists. I saw firsthand how our valley's most vulnerable can be isolated, exploited, and silenced. I started this work to give them a voice.
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Here, we don't just report on problems; we uncover the connections, follow the money, and expose the systemic failures that allow abuse to happen in our own backyard.
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This isn't about headlines; it's about protecting our neighbors. It's about ensuring what happened to them never happens to anyone else in our community again.

Support the work, support the mission. Valor Investigations is entirely self-funded and we need your help to continue the fight.

Investigating care. Exposing the truth.

We investigate failures in healthcare and elder care across Eastern Oregon, combining data analysis with on-the-ground reporting to expose systemic abuse and neglect. Our work holds institutions accountable, pushes for reform, and stands up for those most at risk in our community.

Uncovering abuse. Driving real change.

Drawing from first-hand experience with the courts, state agencies, insurance denials, and the uphill battle to get real help, we expose the reality of neglect and misconduct in healthcare and elder care. Through meticulous documentation and expert analysis, we uncover patterns that harm our community. Our findings equip families, advocates, and policymakers to demand accountability, protect the vulnerable, and raise care standards in Eastern Oregon and beyond.

From the Front Lines to the Halls of Power — We Expose the Truth and Demand Justice

We’ve lived it. We’ve fought it. We’ve seen how the system turns its back when our most vulnerable need help the most. From courtrooms to care homes, from insurance boardrooms to legislative offices, we go where the failures happen and expose them. Through relentless investigation, airtight documentation, and on-the-ground advocacy, we reveal the patterns of abuse, corruption, and neglect that others ignore. Our work arms families, allies, and lawmakers with the proof they need to hold institutions accountable and force real change in our community.

Your questions, expertly answered

Insightful answers. Transparent process.

Explore our comprehensive FAQ for in-depth explanations about our investigative methods, reporting standards, and how you can contribute to safeguarding vulnerable individuals. We prioritize clarity, transparency, and public trust.

What is your investigative approach?

Our investigations utilize rigorous data analysis, direct interviews with affected parties, and thorough examination of official documentation. Each finding is meticulously corroborated through multiple independent sources to ensure accuracy and depth.

Which issues are prioritized in reporting?

We address systemic failures in healthcare and elder care, including neglect, financial misconduct, and regulatory lapses. Our focus is on uncovering patterns of abuse and advocating for substantive policy change.

What is the process for reporting abuse?

Submit information securely via our encrypted channels. Every report is carefully evaluated by our team, with strict protocols in place to protect the confidentiality and safety of all sources.

Is anonymity guaranteed for whistleblowers?

Absolutely. We employ advanced security measures to protect your identity and never release personal details without your explicit permission, ensuring your safety throughout the process.

How do you sustain your investigations?

Our work is funded through select consulting engagements and public donations, maintaining our editorial independence and enabling us to focus on impactful, public-interest journalism.

How can individuals support your mission?

Support our efforts by sharing our reports, offering subject-matter expertise, or making a financial contribution. Active public involvement is essential to advancing accountability and systemic reform.

Expose. Protect. Transform. Demand Change.Resident Rights Hub

Explore trusted resources and in-depth analysis on resident rights in Oregon’s adult foster homes. Our hub equips families, advocates, and professionals to identify, prevent, and challenge systemic abuse and neglect. Access our complete toolkit — including the Resident Rights Guide for Adult Foster Homes, How To Report, Legal Safeguads and Advocacy Networks, and a Support and Advice section.

Resident rights: full scope revealed

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How to report abuse effectively

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Legal safeguards and advocacy resources

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Expert advice and support networks

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In-depth investigations

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A Husband’s Isolation - System’s Failure

The Resident’s wife was locked out, leaving him isolated and overmedicated in his final days. This is the story that started it all. The very reason Valor Investigations was birthed and the catalyst that will bring about change.
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Guardianship Trap - System of Predation

Jean and Jayne McSherry’s story exposes Oregon’s guardianship flaws—where isolation, asset depletion, and fiduciary breaches thrive unchecked. By examining their case, see the patterns that endanger vulnerable elders statewide.
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Grande Ronde Hospital - Community Focused care?

A deep look into court dockets and public records reveals a troubling pattern of legal battles, from high-stakes medical malpractice suits to a federal whistleblower case that alleged a shocking scheme of unnecessary surgeries and institutional cover-up.
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Breaking the Silence – What Lies Behind the Denials

Amanda’s battle with EOCCO opens a window to a larger story of connections. By understanding her struggle, you’ll see the system’s deeper ties—contact me if you’ve faced similar denials.
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The Union County Nexus

Balancing power in the shadows of the Blue Mountains the Union County's nexus offers a blueprint for rural survival—strong, localized control fostering resilience. But it blurs public-private lines, potentially sidelining diverse voices and enabling unchecked influence.
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How a Promise Became a Locked Door

Russell Bingaman was confined behind a locked door, separated from his wife of 58 years by a system designed to protect itself. This tale of isolation, falsified records, and chemical restraints at Nadine's Nest ignited the mission of Valor Investigations, to expose the Union County Nexus and spark reform.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Russell Bingaman asked a simple question: "Why can't I leave?" Over the next seven months, his medical records would provide the answer—not through consistent documentation, but through a pattern of contradictions so fundamental they expose not just a crisis in elder care, but potential evidence of systematic Medicare fraud.
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The Manipulation Matrix

How does a family come to believe that severing a 58-year marriage is an act of mercy? "The Manipulation Matrix" answers this question by turning the investigation inward, exposing the systematic deception of Russell Bingaman's own children. It reveals how loving children, cornered into an impossible choice, were tragically manipulated into enforcing their father's isolation, believing the cruelty was a kindness.
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The
Complicit Watchdog

This is the story of how the local DHS office, far from being an impartial investigator, became an active participant in the tragedy of Russell Bingaman—a 76-year-old man who was isolated, chemically restrained, and ultimately died under suspicious circumstances. It is a story I am uniquely positioned to tell, because I am the investigative journalist who filed the reports DHS chose to ignore, and who formally appealed the decisions they strategically buried.
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A Rebuttal To Judge Boyd & A Notice To Those In Power

Let this serve as a public notice to every doctor, nurse, lawyer, judge, and public official: If you fail in your duty, if you ignore your obligations as a mandatory reporter, if you lie under oath or abuse your authority, you will be reported.

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Speak up. Stay protected.

Reach our investigative team securely to report abuse, request guidance, or share sensitive information. Your privacy and safety are our top priorities.