Tagged: law and justice

9:11am

Thu September 13, 2012
Law

King County prosecutor resigns after police investigation

A King County prosecutor who police began investigating after the arrest of a former University of Washington basketball player has resigned. The Seattle Times reports 33-year-old Leah Altaras resigned Sept. 6.

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7:48am

Mon January 10, 2011
John T. Williams shooting

Inquest begins into shooting of Seattle woodcarver

Credit KPLU/Bellamy Pailthorp

King County's inquest into the death of native woodcarver John T. Williams at the hands of a Seattle policeman is expected to last all week. The fact-finding work will review last August's shooting, and will determine whether prosecutors bring any charges against Officer Ian Birk.

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