Jury hears Manny Ellis' last words at trial of Tacoma officers accused in his death

Jurors heard the last words of Manny Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who was punched, shocked with a Taser, put in a chokehold and held face down, during opening statements Tuesday in the trial of three Washington police officers accused in his death.

Opening statements to start for trial in death of Manny Ellis
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Three years after Manny Ellis died in police custody, the three officers accused of killing him are set to stand trial.

Washington officers on trial in deadly arrest of Manny Ellis, a case reminiscent of George Floyd

The death of Manny Ellis became a touchstone for racial justice demonstrators locally, but did not garner the attention of George Floyd’s murder in front of a crowd in broad daylight.

Trial begins for 3 Tacoma officers charged in death of Manny Ellis

Jury selection started Monday in the trial of three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis, a 33-year-old Black man who was tackled, punched, shocked with a stun gun and held face down on a sidewalk in March 2020, two months before George Floyd met a similar fate.

Pierce County approves over $4M settlement with family of Manuel Ellis

The family of Manuel Ellis, a Black man killed in police custody in March of 2020, has reached a settlement with the Pierce County Council. 

Man files excessive force claim against 2 Tacoma officers

Two Tacoma police officers involved in the death of Manuel "Manny" Ellis have been accused of wrongfully arresting and using excessive force in an unrelated incident three months before their fatal encounter with Ellis.

Businessman bails out three Tacoma police officers charged in the killing of Manuel Ellis

"Being the fact that they were veterans, highly decorated veterans, I wasn’t about to see them sit in jail over Memorial Day weekend ... I know several people have offered to step up and reimburse me and if that happens great, but that’s not the intention."

2 Tacoma officers charged with murder in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis; 3rd officer charged with manslaughter

Two Tacoma police officers have been charged with second-degree murder for the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis and a third officer has been charged with first-degree manslaughter, Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced Thursday.

Sister of Manuel Ellis: 'The work is far from over'
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Monet Carter-Mixon, sister of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis, speaks during a media briefing Thursday following the three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis.

Manuel Ellis?s mom: ?My son was used as a sacrifice?
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Marcia Carter speaks during a media briefing following the announcement that Tacoma police officers are charged in the 2020 death of Manuel ?Manny? Ellis.

Attorney James Bible speaks at briefing following officers charged in death of Manuel Ellis
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Family members of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis and the family's attorney James Bible speak during a media briefing Thursday following the announcement of three Tacoma officers charged in the 2020 death of Ellis.

'We’ve had to wait too long': Ellis family hope for answers soon from investigators

In the time since the death of Manuel Ellis while in Tacoma Police custody, the George Floyd incident happened, charges were filed, and now there has been a verdict found; in comparison, the Ellis family is still waiting for answers.

2 new officers identified in death of Manuel Ellis

At least two new law enforcement officers have been identified as having participated in restraining Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died after his airways were restricted in March.

Attorney general deciding charges in death of Manuel Ellis in Tacoma

The Washington State Patrol has finished its investigation into the death of Manuel Ellis, a Black man who died while being restrained by Tacoma police officers.

Seahawks Off the Field: Bobby Wagner joins fight for justice for Manuel Ellis

As soon as Seahawks All Pro Bobby Wagner learned players could wear decals on their helmets honoring the victims of police violence, he put in a request with the league to show the world that we lost a local man - and that it deserves attention. 

Family of man who died in Tacoma police custody announces $30 million lawsuit

The family of a Black man who died in Tacoma police custody announced Friday they plan to sue the police department for $30 million for his death.