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Redmond man gets 3 years in federal prison for neo-Nazi plot to intimidate journalists, activists

A Redmon man was sentenced to three years in federal prison on Tuesday, after pleading guilty to conspiracy and hate crime charges for his role in a neo-Nazi plot to terrorize journalists and activists whose work uncovered anti-Semitic hate. Cameron Shea, 25, is described in federal court documents as “a high-level member and primary recruiter for the Atomwaffen Division” and one of two ringleaders in the conspiracy to
Liz Brazile
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'Don't let this experience define your life.' Japanese-American woman heals after violent assault

Noriko Nasu, a 44-year-old high school teacher in the Northshore school district, teaches Japanese. In February, she was attacked by a stranger, in what she believes was a hate crime.
Kyle Chang
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King County Courthouse employees demand safety measures after attack on colleague

Dozens of employees who work in the King County Courthouse rallied and marched in downtown Seattle on Friday, calling for stronger safety measures in the building and neighborhood. The crowd, made up of mostly female employees, said the report of an attempted rape of an employee in a courthouse restroom last month has added new urgency to their concerns.
Amy Radil
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Seattle police chief fires two officers for actions at Capitol riots

A Seattle man pleaded guilty Friday to assaulting police at the January 6 riot and insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. Meanwhile, Seattle also fired two of its own police officers who were found to be in attendance.
Esmy Jimenez

Dyer Oxley
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Why this Seattle business owner wishes there were '10 times more police officers' downtown

Trevor Boone runs Emerald City Guitars in Pioneer Square. He’s been there for 25 years but in the last couple of years he says he never sees police in the neighborhood and calls the area a “free-for-all.” The Seattle Police Department says they’re facing staffing shortages and lack of support from some city leaders.
Casey Martin
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Police say their own lawyers can't agree about new Washington state reform laws

Several new police reform laws took effect in Washington last week, requiring de-escalation by police and restricting their use of force. The new laws are proving to be controversial among law enforcement agencies, with police chiefs pointing to confusion over how they should be implemented. But supporters say the new laws reflect the public will, and should be given time to work.
Amy Radil
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Trying to do policing differently

Police departments are under a lot of pressure to rethink their relationship with the communities they serve. Just next door to Seattle, the Tukwila Police Department is trying to lower the number of times police officers use force. And it seems to be working.
Patricia Murphy

Clare McGrane
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Seattle Mayor Durkan calls for more officers after string of deadly shootings

After multiple fatal shootings around Seattle that left at least five people dead, Mayor Jenny Durkan said that the city must support its police officers to keep up with the pace of crime. Durkan also highlighted new legislation she’s proposed to curb gun violence.
Casey Martin
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Mother of sexual assault victim says court backlogs have families holding their breath

If you are a victim of a sexual assault, it is typically very challenging to get a case through the court system. During the pandemic, it’s been especially tough, as many courts have been closed down and there is now a huge backlog of cases. Victims of sexual assault are often very young and advocates say these delays have been especially hard for them.
Amy Radil
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How a new law requiring the recording of interrogations could prevent wrongful convictions

Paige Browning talks with Lara Zarowsky of the Washington Innocence Project about a new law that requires police interrogations to be recorded on both audio and video.
Paige Browning

Andy Hurst

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