Thurston Co. reacts to hiring of ex-officer cleared in Manny Ellis' death
Tensions remain high in Thurston County following the recent hiring and swift resignation of former Tacoma Police Officer Christopher Burbank, who has been acquitted in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis.
Ex-Tacoma cop cleared in Manuel Ellis’ death resigns from Thurston Co. Sheriff’s Office
Ex-Tacoma Police officer Christopher Burbank, who was cleared of wrongdoing in the death of Manuel Ellis, has resigned from the Thurston County Sheriff's Office just two days after his hiring.
Tacoma police officer cleared in Manuel Ellis’ death hired by Thurston County Sheriff’s Office
Former Tacoma Police Officer Christopher Burbank, who was cleared of wrongdoing in the death of Manuel Ellis, has been sworn in as a patrol deputy with the Thurston County Sheriff's Office.
Washington Senate unanimously bans hog-tying by police
The Washington state Senate unanimously approved legislation Tuesday that would ban police from hog-tying suspects, a restraint technique that has long drawn concern due to the risk of suffocation.
Washington state lawmaker pushes to ban hog-tying by police following Manuel Ellis’ death
Washington state lawmakers are expected to consider a proposal Monday to prohibit police from hog-tying suspects, nearly four years after Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man, died facedown with his hands and feet cuffed together behind him in a case that became a touchstone for racial justice demonstrators in the Pacific Northwest.
Tacoma officers agree to resign for $500K payouts
Cleared of wrongdoing: That's the outcome of the internal investigation into the three Tacoma Police officers -- acquitted last month in the death of Manny Ellis.
Manuel Ellis death: Officers cleared of wrongdoing, will not return to Tacoma Police Department
Three officers who were acquitted in the death of Manny Ellis last month have been cleared of any wrongdoing and will not return to the Tacoma Police Department.
Dept. decision of Tacoma officers delayed
An update on the three Tacoma Police officers acquitted in the death of Manny Ellis. The decision surrounding the jobs and potential disciplinary actions of Matthew Collins, Christopher Burbank and Timothy Rankine is postponed until next Tuesday.
Dept. decision of Tacoma officers delayed
The decision surrounding the jobs and potential disciplinary actions of the three officers acquitted in the death of Manny Ellis has been postponed.
Acquittals in Manuel Ellis' death put Washington state's police accountability law in the spotlight
A Washington state law aimed at improving police accountability is in the spotlight after three Tacoma officers were acquitted in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained face-down on a sidewalk as he pleaded for breath.
'I’ve been enraged since the beginning:' Manny Ellis supporters protest outside Tacoma Police Headquarters
About three dozen people showed up with signs outside the Tacoma police headquarters for the second day in a row to express their frustration after three officers were found not guilty in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis.
City of Tacoma starts internal investigation into officers following not guilty ruling in Ellis' death trial
After a jury found three Tacoma police officers who were charged with killing Manny Ellis not guilty, the city will now determine if the officers should remain employed.
Attorney Mark Lindquist discusses verdict in death of Manny Ellis trial
Attorney Mark Lindquist joins Good Day Seattle after three Tacoma officers were found not guilty in the death of Manny Ellis.
Manny Ellis case: Jury finds 3 Tacoma police officers not guilty for all charges
A jury found three police officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis, a Tacoma, Washington man who was beaten, shocked and hogtied face down on a sidewalk, not guilty of all charges.
COVID delays Manny Ellis jury deliberations; legal expert weighs in
For the second day in a row, jury deliberations in the Manny Ellis trial have been delayed due to an issue with a juror.
Manuel Ellis case: Deliberations to restart for a second time after juror gets COVID-19
Jury deliberations in the Manuel Ellis case are set to restart for the second time in two days after a juror tested positive for COVID-19.
Deliberations restart as alternate juror is seated in death trial of Manny Ellis
Jury deliberations in the murder trial of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis restarted Monday. Court officials say an alternate juror stepped in when another juror had a family emergency, forcing the deliberations to restart.
Legal expert breaks down expectations from the Manny Ellis trial
One legal expert believes it could take days or weeks before the jury in the Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis case reaches a verdict.
Jury begins deliberations in Manny Ellis death trial
After more than two months of hearings, the jury in the Manny Ellis death trial went into deliberations.
Jury deliberating trial in the death of Manny Ellis
The fate of three Tacoma Police officers charged in the death of Manny Ellis is now in the hands of jurors.