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law-and-justice1 year ago

"Acquitted Officer Resigns from Deputy Job After Controversial Hiring"

Former Tacoma police officer Christopher Burbank, who was acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, resigned from his new job as a sheriff's deputy in Thurston County just two days after being hired, following strong community objections and death threats to his family. Burbank and two other officers were cleared of criminal charges in Ellis' death, but the U.S. attorney's office in Seattle is still investigating potential federal civil rights violations. The hiring decision sparked widespread criticism, leading to Burbank's resignation and an apology from the Thurston County Sheriff for misjudging community perception. Ellis, an unarmed Black man, died after being shocked, beaten, and hog-tied facedown on a sidewalk by the officers, sparking outrage and legal action.

via CBS News|
#christopher-burbank#law-and-justice#manuel-ellis
law-and-justice2 years ago

"Acquitted Washington State Officers Resign After Ellis' Death, Receive $500K Each"

Three Washington state police officers acquitted in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten, and restrained, will each receive $500,000 to leave the Tacoma Police Department. The officers were cleared of criminal charges in Ellis' 2020 death, and the city released copies of the "voluntary separation" agreements with the officers as the police chief announced findings that none violated the use-of-force policy in effect at the time. The officers' acquittal and subsequent payout have sparked controversy and criticism from the community and Ellis' family, with ongoing federal review of the case by the U.S. attorney's office in Seattle.

via NBC News|
#law-and-justice#manuel-ellis#police-brutality
law-and-justice2 years ago

"Tacoma Residents Outraged Over $500K Resignation Deals for Acquitted Police Officers"

Tacoma residents expressed outrage at the city's $500,000 resignation agreements with three police officers acquitted in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, criticizing the payment of over $1 million to officers on trial for murder. During the City Council meeting, supporters voiced opposition to the agreements, with Ellis' sister accusing the council of repeatedly failing her family and others in Tacoma. The council also voted to condemn the practice of police hogties, following controversy surrounding Ellis' death, and supported a statewide ban on hogties. The U.S. Attorney’s Office for western Washington announced an independent review into Ellis’ death and the officers’ actions.

via KOMO News|
#city-council#law-and-justice#manuel-ellis
law-and-justice2 years ago

"Tacoma Officers Cleared in Manuel Ellis' Death Resign with $500,000 Each"

Three Tacoma police officers, acquitted in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died in police custody in 2020, will each receive $500,000 for resigning from the Tacoma Police Department. The officers were cleared of departmental violations based on policies at the time, and their resignation agreements note that they will receive standard payouts and benefits as required by law. The city's chief acknowledged the detrimental impact of policing on BIPOC communities and stated that the "Use of Force" policy in place at the time of Ellis's arrest has since been revised. The agreements have been criticized as "perverse" by a lawyer for Ellis's family, who pointed out that the former officers had already been paid about $1.5 million while on leave for nearly four years.

via The New York Times|
#law-and-justice#manuel-ellis#police-brutality
law-and-justice2 years ago

"Acquitted Tacoma Officers to Receive $500,000 Each and Resign After Manuel Ellis' Death"

Three Washington state police officers cleared of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died in police custody, will each receive $500,000 to leave the Tacoma Police Department. The officers were acquitted in December, and the city released "voluntary separation" agreements with them as the police chief announced that none violated the use-of-force policy in effect at the time. The decision has sparked controversy, with critics calling it a reward for Ellis' death, while the U.S. attorney's office in Seattle is reviewing the case. Ellis' death became a focal point for racial justice protests in the Pacific Northwest, and his family settled a federal wrongful death lawsuit against Pierce County for $4 million last year.

via The Associated Press|
#law-and-justice#manuel-ellis#racial-justice
crime2 years ago

Acquittal of 3 Tacoma Police Officers in Manuel Ellis' Death Sparks Outrage and Protests

Three Tacoma police officers have been found not guilty on all charges in the 2020 death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a Black man who died in police custody after saying he couldn't breathe. The officers were accused of unlawfully using deadly force on Ellis during his arrest. The verdict comes after a monthslong trial and marks the first time Washington's attorney general has criminally charged officers for the unlawful use of deadly force. Ellis' death led to protests in Tacoma and occurred just months before the police killing of George Floyd.

via CNN|
#black-man#crime#manuel-ellis
crime2 years ago

"Jury Acquits 3 Tacoma Police Officers in Manuel Ellis' Death Case"

A jury has found three police officers not guilty in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, an unarmed Black man who died while in police custody in Tacoma, Washington. The officers were acquitted of charges including second-degree murder and manslaughter. Ellis died after being restrained, beaten, tased, and put in a spit mask by law enforcement. The defense argued that Ellis' death was not unlawful and pointed to his history of drug addiction and mental health issues. The case has sparked controversy and protests, with critics arguing that Ellis deserved to be treated with dignity and that the officers' use of force was excessive.

via ABC News|
#crime#manuel-ellis#not-guilty-verdict
politics2 years ago

SIFF Cinema Downtown Reopens with 'Wonka' Screening

The trial of three Tacoma police officers charged with killing Manuel Ellis is expected to go to jury deliberations today; Seattle's Law Enforcement Assisted Diversion program warns it will reach its capacity for serving new diversion cases by May 2024; House Republicans pass a bill to formalize their impeachment inquiry against President Joe Biden; the Senate passes a defense bill authorizing $886 billion in national defense spending; Israeli forces kill eight Palestinians in the West Bank, sparking concerns of ethnic cleansing; Governor Jay Inslee unveils a $70.9 billion operating budget for Washington state; the richest neighborhoods in King County are identified as Laurelhurst, Clyde Hill, west Bellevue, east Sammamish, North Redmond, and Mercer Island, while the poorest areas are U-District, CID/Yesler Terrace, and North Auburn; the Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce reveals it tried to get Mayor Bruce Harrell to veto a tax increase to fund mental health counselors for Seattle Public Schools; conservative billionaire Brian Heywood launches six initiatives to make Washington's tax structure more hostile to working families; and the Cinerama theater in Seattle reopens as SIFF Cinema Downtown.

via The Stranger|
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crime2 years ago

"Controversial Defense Claims Black Man 'Created His Own Death' in Trial of Tacoma Police Officers"

Attorneys for three Washington state police officers on trial for the death of Manuel Ellis argued that Ellis died due to drug use and not excessive force, claiming that he "created his own death." Ellis, a Black man, died in 2020 after being restrained by police officers who used a Taser, choked him, and held him facedown on the ground while handcuffed. The officers' lawyers argued that Ellis's addiction to methamphetamine made him violent and unpredictable, and that the officers were trying to defuse the situation. Prosecutors, however, presented witness testimonies and videos contradicting the officers' version of events. The trial is the first of Washington state officers charged in an on-duty death since a 2018 measure lowered the legal threshold for such crimes.

via The Washington Post|
#crime#excessive-force#manuel-ellis
crime2 years ago

Controversy Surrounds Black Man's Death as Lawyers Argue He Was at Fault

A lawyer representing one of the three Tacoma police officers accused of killing Manuel Ellis argued that Ellis "created his own death" during the altercation, claiming that his behavior forced the officers to use force against him. The lawyer insinuated that the trial of the officers was politically motivated. Ellis' family has already reached a $4 million proposed settlement in a wrongful death lawsuit. The prosecution presented evidence contradicting the officers' statements, including videos and witness testimony. The trial marks the first case since a 2018 measure removed the requirement for prosecutors to prove police acted with malice in suspect deaths.

via Daily Mail|
#crime#manuel-ellis#police-brutality
crime2 years ago

"Police officers argue drugs caused death of black man in trial"

Lawyers for three Washington state police officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis argued in court that his death was the result of drug use, not excessive force. Ellis, a Black man, died in 2020 after being choked, shocked, and held facedown by the officers. The defense claimed that Ellis's methamphetamine addiction made him violent and unpredictable, forcing the officers to use force. The prosecution countered by presenting videos and witness testimony that contradicted the officers' statements. The trial marks the first case since a 2018 measure removed the requirement for prosecutors to prove police acted with malice in suspect deaths.

via ABC News|
#crime#drug-use#excessive-force
crime2 years ago

"Trial Commences for Officers Charged in Manuel Ellis' Death"

The trial of three Washington police officers charged with unlawfully using deadly force in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who said "I can't breathe" during a struggle, is set to begin with jury selection. The officers, Christopher Burbank, Matthew Collins, and Timothy Rankine, have pleaded not guilty to charges including second-degree murder and first-degree manslaughter. Ellis was attacked by the officers after briefly speaking to them, and video footage captured him repeatedly saying he couldn't breathe. The trial marks the first time the state's attorney general's office has criminally charged police officers for the unlawful use of deadly force.

via USA TODAY|
#crime#manuel-ellis#racial-injustice