"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.