Timothy Rankine claimed city officials made false statements to the public about his involvement in the death of Manuel Ellis.
TACOMA, Wash. — The Tacoma City Council is expected to consider Monday a settlement agreement with a police officer who was acquitted in the death of Manuel Ellis.
Council members are considering a $600,000 payment to former Tacoma police Officer Timothy Rankine and his wife, Katherine Chinn. The council is expected to take up the issue during its meeting at 5 p.m.
Ellis, a Black man, died in police custody on March 3, 2020 after being arrested while walking home. Three officers who were
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