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.
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.
2 officers involved in death of Manuel Ellis cleared to return to work
Two police officers involved in the death of Manuel Ellis were cleared to return to work.
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."
Tacoma Police officers charged with murder remain on city's payroll
As of Friday, all three officers charged in the death of Manuel Ellis remain on the city of Tacoma's payroll.
Tacoma officers charged in death of Manuel 'Manny' Ellis plead not guilty, bail out of jail
The three Tacoma police officers charged in the death of Manuel “Manny” Ellis have pleaded not guilty to murder and manslaughter charges.
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.
Washington AG to announce whether officers will be charged in death of Manuel Ellis
Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson's office will announce a charging decision in its review of the death of Manuel ‘Manny’ Ellis on May 27.
'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.