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As a result of the investigation Brusic says hes' declining "to file criminal charges stemming from this tragic incident."

Many prosecutors around the state are against that move but say they have to follow the law.

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.

Washington State officials and the Associated Press report suspended licenses account for about 33% of the caseload for prosecutors in the state.

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.

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.

Yakima Police officers took her into protective custody and transported her to Virginia Mason Memorial Hospital where she suffered a serious medical event.

I sincerely hope that we can arrive at a mutual understanding before actions lead to possible further consequences."

. A judge is expected to rule in the case within the next 2 weeks.

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.