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Saturday, November 5, 2022

Speedy Trial

We just assume there is a right to speedy trial. The Jan. 6 defendants are still waiting.   But here is one even worse.  1/4/22 Seattle Times:
"At one time, Emanuel Fair was the longest-serving inmate in the King County Jail, spending nine years behind bars without being convicted of a crime."

Yes he could not make bail but nine years waiting for trial?

So I looked up Washington State's speedy trial rule.  It requires trial in 60 days.  Why is progressive Washington doing stuff like this.  And yes he was found innocent.


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3 comments:

  1. jdegeNovember 6, 2022 at 7:29 AM

    Your link doesn't work
    https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/law-justice/jailed-for-9-years-man-acquitted-of-2008-slaying-sues-king-county-redmond-for-malicious-prosecution/

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  2. Windy WilsonNovember 6, 2022 at 8:10 PM

    California has a similar speedy trial rule, and in addition, civil actions have to come to trial within five years of filing the complaint with the court.

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