Inside the Cover-Up at MacLaren | Portland News

New insider testimony from doctors, nurses, and staff is fueling explosive lawsuits against Dr. Edward Gary Edwards, alleging he sexually abused young men between 2000 and 2017 — with evidence pointing to a systemic cover-up by MacLaren and OYA officials. As the state braces for mediation in one case and grapples with a $50 million COVID settlement that’s drained its insurance fund, former employees reveal Edwards’ behavior was widely known and ignored despite hundreds of complaints. Allegations include groping, fondling, and other acts during medical exams — even earning him the nickname “Dr. Cold Fingers.” Despite being chief medical officer and a low-cost asset, Edwards remained employed until retirement, while supervisors allegedly failed to act — all while the agency calls his conduct “abhorrent” but remains silent due to ongoing litigation. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/6b525bf2644735e6