This is in the lawsuit filed by @ACLU_WA@BLMSeattleKC early this Summer and comes after the two sides had come to an agreement on policy for crowd control weapons use following an initial contempt motion filed in July.
In his ruling on this second contempt motion, Judge Jones found several incidents that did not violate his order and others that were inconclusive.
The 4 incidents that did rise to contempt include 2 instances of tossing blast balls indiscriminately, using blast balls to create distance between cops and crowd & use of OC Spray w/o threat of specific imminent harm. @KIRORadio
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On @SeattlePD investigation, @BLMSeattleKC wants investigation into abandonment of East Precinct in June.
. who gave the order/made the decision
. whether public resources used to coordinate it
. whether public safety jeopardized because of it @KIRORadio
The group is also demanding investigation into @SeattleOPA decisions in all investigations undertaken by that office in 2020. @KIRORadio
BREAKING: Judge Robart has granted temporary restraining order request by @TheJusticeDept that should block #Seattle crowd control weapon ban from taking effect and maintain status quo which maintains previous TRO blocking @SeattlePD use of CCW. Awaiting written order @KIRORadio
I believe the net result of this allows SPD more wiggle room to use crowd control weapons if Chief Best authorizes under specific conditions, which was allowed under the TRO-turned injunction issued by a different judge.
Important note :Judge Robart stressed TRO was to be very "temporary" as he wants to stay on track to get report on impact of @SeattleCouncil CCW ord. from accountability partners on 8/15 & hear more on impact to consent decree/SPD policy 1 wk after. @KIRORadio#seattleprotests
NOW: @GovInslee@waOSPI announce mandatory school closures through April 24th for Pierce/King/Snohomish counties for all private/public schools listen live @KIRORadio@Mynorthwest
@GovInslee says closing schools was difficult decision but with #CoronaOutbreak cases expected to continue to grow health experts say it will help slow the spread. @KIRORadio
@GovInslee asks superintendents of all effected districts to have plan to make sure all kids who need food or who are homeless her get what they need. Urges ALL businesses to do everything they can to allow everyone worker to work from home @KIRORadio#CoronavirusOutbreak
NOW: @GovInslee is holding a press conference to provide update on response to #coronavirus in WA. Starts by saying goal now is stop or slow the spread - “were all in this together” Inslee says. heads of @WADeptHealth & @waOSPI also in attendance listen live at @KIRORadio#973FM
@GovInslee says it appears this is more severe in those w/underlying health conditions & urges them to be careful who they allow themselves to be near. #coronavirus
@GovInslee says @WA_OFM net with legislative chairs of fiscal committees & all agree they will ask for an additional $100 million in this years budget to respond to #coronavirus , also getting medical equipment from the reds @KIRORadio
NEW: @WADeptHealth@KCPubHealth say death from #coronavirus man in 50s w/underlying health issues , no travel/contact + 3 other new cases 2 from LifeCare nursing facility in Kirkland 1 patient, 1 worker + 50 others associated w/facility w/symptoms being tested @KIRORadio#973FM
The man who died was not associated w/nursing facility - @DocJeffD says @CDCgov team on the way expected tonight to begin “outbreak” investigation. More cases expected. He again stresses MORE hand washing, less face touching, social distancing @KIRORadio#coronavirus
Right now they are focused on the nursing facility but no widespread community spread yet @DocJeffD says they could get to point where they ask people to telecommute, cancel large gatherings etc. if situation changes, urges everyone to take precautions, stock up on meds