Tacoma gadfly, erstwhile political candidate and, of late, convicted felon Robert Jesse Hill got more bad news today.
Tacoma gadfly, erstwhile political candidate and, of late, convicted felon Robert Jesse Hill got more bad news today.
Superior Court Judge Katherine Stolz sentenced Hill to 364 days in jail for causing a commotion at a local bar in November. A jury earlier this week convicted Hill of a single misdemeanor count of third-degree malicious mischief and three counts of fourth-degree assault.
Tacoma-area residents this month will see a blank space in the voters pamphlet where a statement arguing against a $500 million school bond should appear.
Imprisoned felon Robert Hill is slated to write the official statement opposing the Tacoma School District’s $500 million bond measure.
Spearheaded by one dancer’s request, a group of more than 200 dancers for a Parkland strip club wants a judge to prevent the disclosure of their names, addresses and phone numbers to a Pierce County Jail inmate.
A Senate bill signed Friday by Gov. Jay Inslee aims to crack down on boaters operating under the influence.
The law changes will mean stricter penalties for boaters operating under the influence and more authority for marine law enforcement officers.
After the changes go into effect July 28, boating under the influence will be a gross misdemeanor punishable by a maximum fine of $5,000 and 364 days in jail, according to the Washington State Parks and Recreation Commission.
It's going to be another busy Memorial Day weekend on the nation's highways.
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