After days of jury selection, 15 people were empaneled to decide if Richard Rotter is guilty of aggravated first-degree murder.
The process came to a halt Friday when an unidentified man told some potential jurors to give “the chair” to Dan Rocha’s alleged killer.
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Richard Rotter’s trial for aggravated first-degree murder was expected to last three weeks. Jury selection could take days.
The Lynnwood nonprofit’s investigations found Robert Smiley pocketed thousands in donations meant to help vulnerable people.
“It’s only a matter of time, when a government entity ignores their obligation,” James Blancocotto’s public defender said.
Police believe Arthur Injinmej was driving drunk when he crashed around 4 a.m. Monday, leaving one dead.
Edmonds canceled a contract with the nonprofit that helps homeless people amid fraud allegations against Robert Smiley.
In 2021, Maria Gutierrez alleged an Arlington police officer tore her rotator cuff. She settled with the city this month.
It took years of mental health treatment for the case to proceed against Alan Dean in the killing of Melissa Lee.
In 2000, Brandon White stabbed and shot Gail Jubie, 37, in a home invasion in Everett. He was 19 at the time.
James Blancocotto jumped into a detective’s patrol car, according to a warrant providing a detailed account of the police shooting.
Local officials have referred to the Snohomish County effort as a model, supporting refugees from war-torn nations.
Richard Rotter’s lawyers argued extensive media coverage made it impossible for a local jury to be impartial.
Eric Adams was “so deserving of a long, happy life,” his friend said Thursday. Rob Kaputa pleaded guilty in his death.
Friends of Anthony Palko pushed authorities for action after he was killed last summer. He was 33.
In his plea, Daniel Lyons Scott admitted assaulting federal officers to block the Electoral College vote.
A drug robbery turned into a fatal shooting when Kyle Caperoon shot James Scannell, 56, at Langus Riverfront Park in 2020.
