Officer acquitted in 2020 death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma is hired by neighboring sheriff’s office
OLYMPIA, Wash. (AP) — Three Tacoma police officers avoided criminal charges in the 2020 death of Manuel Ellis, a black man who was shocked, beaten and restrained face down on the sidewalk, pleading for air. by the neighboring sheriff’s office, where one of the people was hired. The Olympia, Wash.-based Thurston County Sheriff’s Office announced […]
Former US ambassador, Manuel Rocha, accused of spying for Cuba to plead guilty
The former U.S. ambassador to Bolivia informed a federal judge Thursday that he will plead guilty to charges related to his decades-long campaign to spy on the U.S. government on behalf of communist Cuba. Manuel Rocha, 73 years old U.S. District Judge Beth Bloom said: He said he accepted a deal offered by federal prosecutors […]
Dodgers stay busy with Manuel Margot trade, Kiké Hernandez signing
The Dodgers aren’t done rebuilding their roster after a highly successful offseason. Los Angeles will trade outfielder Manuel Margot to the Twins and re-sign Kiké Hernandez to fill that roster spot, The Post’s Jon Heyman confirmed. According to ESPN, Minnesota is releasing shortstop prospect Noah Miller to the Dodgers, while also acquiring shortstop prospect Laing […]
Washington state to consider hog-tying ban after Manuel Ellis’ death
Washington state lawmakers on Monday introduced a proposal to ban police from tying up suspects, nearly four years after Manuel Ellis, a 33-year-old black man, died after being held face down with his hands and feet tied behind his back. It is believed that it will be considered. It was a touchstone for racial justice […]