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Updated: 1:50 p.m. September 2 |
Bail hearing, home invasion robbery--A bail hearing is scheduled this afternoon for two men arrested for an alleged home invasion robbery in the Highland Park area of West Seattle on August 26. The suspects, ages 37 and 45, will be in court at 2:30 p.m. at the King County Jail, courtroom 1. The suspects were arrested and booked yesterday. State v. Alexander Peder, hearing today--Vehicular homicide defendant Alexander Peder (10-1-05720-6) is scheduled for a sentence revocation hearing on September 2 at 2:15 p.m. before King County District Court Judge Richard Bathum at the Norm Maleng Regional Justice Center, courtroom GB. Prosecutors will be asking the court to revoke his prior sentence for Reckless Endangerment and impose the full sentence of one year in jail. He also faces a sentence of five to seven years in prison if convicted as charged for two counts of Vehicular Homicide for allegedly causing a collision on I-5 on June 9 that killed Decatur High School students Derek King and Nicholas Hodgins. Friday sentencing--Sentencing is scheduled for September 3 for a Bellevue couple who pleaded guilty to starving their baby. Samuel and Brittainy Labberton (10-1-00012-3) are scheduled for sentencing at 1:30 p.m. before King County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ramsdell at the King County Courthouse, courtroom W-813. The defendants pleaded guilty to a charge of third degree criminal mistreatment, which carries a standard sentence range of up to a year in jail. Update: Death penalty notice filed in State v. Monfort--King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg today filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case of State v. Christopher Monfort (09-1-07187-6). Monfort was in court this morning for a hearing before King County Superior Court Judge Helen Halpert at the King County Courthouse. Monfort is scheduled for a status hearing on September 8 at 1:30 p.m. before King County Superior Court Judge Ronald Kessler at the King County Courthouse, courtroom W-355. Statement of King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg in the case of State v. Monfort:
This morning, I filed a notice of intent to seek the death penalty in the case of State v. Christopher Monfort, who is charged with aggravated first degree murder for the slaying of Seattle Police Officer Timothy Brenton. Monfort is also charged with the attempted first degree murder of Seattle Police Officer Britt Sweeney, Officer Brenton's partner, the attempted first degree murder of Seattle Police Sergeant Gary Nelson, arising from Montfort's conduct when apprehended and the arson and attempted murder of additional law enforcement personnel stemming from bombs that were planted at the Charles Street Vehicle Services Facility used by the Seattle Police Department. The intentional, premeditated and random slaying of a police officer is deserving of the full measure of punishment under the law. The magnitude of the crimes with which the defendant is charged, and the absence of significant mitigating factors, convinced me that we should submit this case to the jury with the full range of applicable punishments, including the possibility of the death penalty. |
Serial Rapist Brought To Justice With The Help Of Good Samaritan
Defendant Reginald Breaux pleaded guilty as charged to First Degree Rape with a Deadly Weapon, Second Degree Rape, and Attempted First Degree Rape for a months-long string of sexual assaults against three separate Seattle homeless women in 2008.
On June 8, 2008, a shift manager of a recycling center was driving home from work late at night when he happened upon the defendant brutally attacking one of his victims. The man selflessly stopped his car and stepped in to protect the woman. Learn more . . .
Prosecutors Convict Trio in Retaliation Shooting
We all know that gun violence takes a toll on victims who are shot, but we do not always consider that bystanders who happen to find themselves in the middle of gunfire can be affected too. DPAs see the far-reaching effects of gun violence on everyday citizens in many of the cases they file.
For example, on April 7, 2009, four defendants Jontae Chatman, Antoine Davis, Nestor Ovidio-Mejia, and Dominick Reed fired at least 20 rounds with an AK-47 assault rifle on a car carrying two men, a woman, and a two-year-old child. Learn more . . .
Defendant Sentenced To 20 Years For Fatally Shooting Teenager
Defendant Tristan Appleberry, age 20, pleaded guilty as charged to Second Degree Murder for the shooting death of 18-year-old Aaron Sullivan in Seattle's Leschi neighborhood. On August 6, Appleberry was sentenced to 20 years in prison. This tragic case is just one more reminder of why we must find ways to keep firearms away from young people.
The defendant shot Sullivan, who was unarmed, as he was trying to drive away from the defendant, who had pointed a semiautomatic AK-47 assault rifle at Sullivan's car. The defendant fired into the rear window of the car, shooting Sullivan in the back of the head. Learn more . . .
Legislative Reform Leads to DV Felony Conviction
Strangulation is one of the most lethal forms of domestic violence. It is terrifying to victims, and they often struggle for their lives. But under the previous version of the statute, prosecutors could often only file gross misdemeanor charges when strangulation occurred.
In 2007, Attorney General Rob McKenna worked with prosecutors and lawmakers throughout the state to change the law and include assault by strangulation as a means of violating the Second Degree Assault statute, a class B felony and a "strike" offense. Learn more . . .
Burglar Of The Month
The PAO's fight against repeat burglars -- known as the Repeat Burglar Initiative or "RBI" -- began in June of 2009, under the leadership of DPA Maurice Classen. Classen and DPA Suzanne Love work hard to identify and target the most prolific burglars in King County by working one-on-one with police to build strong criminal charges, often "stacking" multiple charges in a single criminal prosecution in order to seek increased sentences against these prolific offenders. This month, The Prosecutor's Post features a case where a high-profile burglar was caught and charged. Learn more . . .
King County's Newly Expanded Regional Mental Health Court Wins Award
King County District Court's newly expanded Mental Health Court has been awarded the Randy Revelle Award for Mental Health Advocacy by the Washington State Psychiatric Association. This award is designed to honor individuals and organizations who have advocated on behalf of the entire mental health community. Learn more . . .
Community & Speaking Events
Dan Satterberg enjoys attending and speaking at community events. If you would like to invite Dan or someone from the Prosecuting Attorney's Office to speak to your group, please email the office at this link Prosecuting Attorney
In July, Dan spoke to the following organizations or at the following events:
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Food Frenzy Winners and Still Champions! For the fourth year in a row, the PAO has won the public sector award in Food Lifeline's annual Food Frenzy Challenge, a friendly fundraising competition, where law, accounting, architectural and engineering firms raise money and collect food in an effort to end hunger in Western Washington. The PAO raised over $6,400 -- $2,400 more than last year. Special thanks to our Juvenile Unit employees who raised $2,000 of our total and to Criminal Division paralegal LeeAnne Zwinkel, who volunteered 90 hours at Food Lifeline's warehouse in Shoreline. This year's Food Frenzy competition raised $327,000 -- a 17% increase from last year's competition. For every dollar raised, Food Lifeline feeds five hungry people, and the PAO is proud to support Food Lifeline's effort to end hunger.