Three Washington state police officers were cleared of all criminal charges Thursday in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a Black man, in 2020. The jury found that the officers were not responsible for Ellis' death, despite the Pierce County medical examiner ruling it a homicide caused by oxygen deprivation. The verdict has been met with disappointment and outrage from Ellis' family and the community, sparking protests in Tacoma and other cities across the state. The Washington State Patrol has launched an internal investigation into the incident.
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Three Washington state police officers are on trial for the 2020 death of a Black man, with defense lawyers arguing that his death was due to drug use and not excessive force. The officers are accused of choking, shocking, and holding him facedown, and Tacoma Mayor Victoria Woodards has called for them to be fired. A verdict is expected soon, with the officers facing up to life in prison if convicted.
Suspicious letters containing powder have been sent to election workers in multiple states, with some containing baking soda and others containing fentanyl. No one was injured in the incidents, and the FBI and U.S. Postal Inspection Service are leading the investigation into the letters. The Secretary of State's Office has urged election workers to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity.
At least three people have died and six have been hospitalized due to a listeria outbreak at a Frugals burger restaurant in Tacoma, Washington. The Washington State Department of Health has found listeria bacteria in all milkshake flavors sold at the restaurant, and has attributed the outbreak to inadequate cleaning of the ice cream machines. Frugals has shut down all of its stores’ ice cream machines for cleaning and testing, and is urging anyone who has eaten at the Tacoma location to seek medical attention if they experience any symptoms associated with listeria.