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3 days ago

Lake Union Arson Charges

Today, the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office rush-filed charges of Arson in the First Degree against a man suspected of causing the recent Lake Union boat facility fire. The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office argued for $750,000 bail at the first appearance. The court set bail at $100,000. That is…

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Lake Union Arson Charges
Lake Union Arson Charges
King County

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4 days ago

Manion-Backed Hate Crime Bill Sails Through House and Senate, Now Awaits Governor Inslee’s Signature

Today, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion commended the Washington State Legislature on passing ESB 5623, which makes legislative fixes that currently prevent prosecutors from seeking accountability for some hate crimes. The bill, which passed today in the House 89–9 after passing the Senate earlier this year, now heads to…

King County

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Manion-Backed Hate Crime Bill Sails Through House and Senate, Now Awaits Governor Inslee’s…
Manion-Backed Hate Crime Bill Sails Through House and Senate, Now Awaits Governor Inslee’s…
King County

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Mar 20

KCPAO in the News: Mar. 8 — Mar. 20

Below are new stories featuring the work of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from March 8 through March 20. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. …

King County

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KCPAO in the News: Mar. 8 — Mar. 20
KCPAO in the News: Mar. 8 — Mar. 20
King County

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Mar 15

Charges filed by KCPAO over last seven months

Here’s a look at criminal charges filed by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office over the last 7 months, from August 2022 through February 2023. These are not all the charges — these are felony cases in Superior Court and the expedited and fugitive cases from District Court. …

King County

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Charges filed by KCPAO over last seven months
Charges filed by KCPAO over last seven months
King County

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Mar 15

Charges filed by KCPAO in February 2023

The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office filed more than 660 criminal charges in February — the shortest month of the year. Violent crime and repeat property crime are the bulk of the cases we handle, and prosecutors typically file between 20–30 cases daily. Our ability to file charges is based…

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Charges filed by KCPAO in February 2023
Charges filed by KCPAO in February 2023
Leesa Manion

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Mar 8

KCPAO in the News: Feb. 28 — Mar. 8

Below are new stories featuring the work of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from February 28 through March 8. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. …

King County

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KCPAO in the News: Feb. 28 — Mar. 8
KCPAO in the News: Feb. 28 — Mar. 8
King County

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Mar 7

Charges filed by the KCPAO: Tuesday, Feb. 28

The overwhelming majority of criminal cases filed daily by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office don’t receive public attention. That’s not the fault of the public or news reporters — it’s understandable with the volume of felony cases we file each day. The KCPAO is sharing the number of adult…

Leesa Manion

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Charges filed by the KCPAO: Tuesday, Feb. 28
Charges filed by the KCPAO: Tuesday, Feb. 28
Leesa Manion

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Mar 6

Manion Highlights Action on Legislative Priorities, Urges Lawmakers to Enact Bills on Hate Crimes, Catalytic Converter Thefts, Sexual Assault, & Domestic Violence

Today, King County Prosecuting Attorney Leesa Manion is highlighting some of the bills her administration has been fighting to pass this legislative session, which ends on April 23. “From hate crimes, to sexual assault, to mental health treatment, to catalytic converter theft — lawmakers have an important opportunity this session…

King County

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Manion Highlights Action on Legislative Priorities, Urges Lawmakers to Enact Bills on Hate Crimes…
Manion Highlights Action on Legislative Priorities, Urges Lawmakers to Enact Bills on Hate Crimes…
King County

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Feb 28

KCPAO in the News: Feb. 22— Feb. 28

Below are new stories featuring the work of the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office from February 22 through February 28. Our office handles felony-level crimes — which are the more serious crimes committed in King County — while City Attorneys’ offices handle most misdemeanors. …

King County

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KCPAO in the News: Feb. 22— Feb. 28
KCPAO in the News: Feb. 22— Feb. 28
King County

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Feb 28

Charges filed by the KCPAO: Monday, Feb. 27

The overwhelming majority of criminal cases filed daily by the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office don’t receive public attention. That’s not the fault of the public or news reporters — it’s understandable with the volume of felony cases we file each day. The KCPAO is sharing the number of adult…

King County Prosecutor

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Charges filed by the KCPAO: Monday, Feb. 27
Charges filed by the KCPAO: Monday, Feb. 27
King County Prosecutor

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