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Sheriffs’ lawsuit moved to Thurston County

Sheriffs’ lawsuit moved to Thurston County
Attorneys representing the Washington Attorney General’s Office and attorneys representing four Eastern Washington Sheriffs, Glenn Blakeslee, Ray Maycumber, John Nowels and Brad Manke, argued their sides in regards to a lawsuit filed by the sheriffs challenging Senate Bill 5974, which creates tougher qualification standards. MINER PHOTO|SOPHIA ALDOUS

Hearing set for May 1

NEWPORT – A lawsuit filed by four Eastern Washington sheriffs, including Pend Oreille County Sheriff Glenn Blakeslee, had its first hearing in Pend Oreille County Superior Court Thursday, April 16 to a packed court room. The lawsuit challenges Senate Bill 5974, a new legislative bill establishing stricter qualifications for law enforcement leaders.

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