Prosecutor Not Confident Possession Law Will Change
Many prosecutors around the state are against that move but say they have to follow the law.
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Prosecutor Talks to KIT About Drug Possession Ruling
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic will talk about the issue Wednesday on The Morning News. Don't miss the conversation set for 7:40 a.m. Wednesday on KIT.
Lawmakers Talk About Amending Suspended Drivers Law
Washington State officials and the Associated Press report suspended licenses account for about 33% of the caseload for prosecutors in the state.
Prosecutor To Talk About Recent Gang Murder Wednesday
Yakima County Prosecutor Joe Brusic will talk about the case during an appearance on The Morning News at 7:40 a.m. Wednesday on KIT.
So Far No Problems With County Jury Trials in Pandemic
Brusic says a true test of the new system will happen next month when 3 defendants will go on trial for the December 2019 fatal beating of a fellow inmate in the Yakima County jail.
Prosecutor Joe Brusic Makes Decision on In Custody Death
Yakima Police officers took her into protective custody and transported her to Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital where she suffered a serious medical event.
Prosecutor Urges Selah to Reconsider COVID-19 Proclamation
I sincerely hope that we can arrive at a mutual understanding before actions lead to possible further consequences."
Prosecutor Reviewing Recall Petition Filed Against Jason White
. A judge is expected to rule in the case within the next 2 weeks.
Prosecutor To Authorities Use Discretion When Making Arrests
Brusic is trying to help prevent an outbreak of the disease at the jail or in the juvenile jail. He says he's working with staff at the Department of Corrections to keep non-violent offenders out of custody.
Prosecutor Has No Plans To Remove Wapato Mayor
He says trying to remove the mayor through such a process would be long and expensive legal process. Brusic released the following information on Thursday.