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Jeff Campiche speaks at a press conference regarding $5 million settlement - KOMO-TV (video)
King County executive urges sheriff to retire after internal email on Tommy Le case - KING-TV
Le Family Settles, Says King County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Molina Culpable - South Seattle Emerald
KCSO will pay $5 million settlement in deputy’s fatal shooting of Tommy Le - The Seattle Times
King County to pay $5 million settlement in 2017 deputy shooting death of Tommy Le - KREM-TV
Family of Tommy Le, shot by police in 2017, settles with King County for $5 million - Westside Seattle
King County to pay $5 million settlement over 2017 deadly shooting of Tommy Le - MyNorthwest
Sheriff’s Office to pay $5M in fatal shooting of young man - Associated Press
Lawsuit dismissed against King County deputy who killed Tommy Le - Q13 Fox
King County Sheriff’s Office to pay $5M for shooting death of Tommy Le – KIRO-TV
$5 million settlement reached in deputy killing of Burien HS student Tommy Le - KOMO-TV
King County to pay $5 million settlement in 2017 deputy shooting death of Tommy Le - KING-TV
Sheriff’s office to pay $5M in lawsuit - Northwest - The Lewston Tribune
King County Sheriff's Office to pay $5M in 2017 death of Tommy Le - KNKX-FM
On June 14, 2017, at 12:04AM, high school student Tommy Le, was fatally shot by King County sheriff’s deputy Cesar Molina. Tommy Le was unarmed. There has been significant local and national interest in this case.
This page was created as a clearinghouse of sorts for legal documents, links, photos, and other relevant information for those wishing to learn more about this case.
Please check back often to see the most current updates. Current news and information relative to this case will appear at the top, followed by older links.
As fatal shootings spike in King County, community groups plead for urgency - KUOW
King County's police oversight chief faces ouster - KUOW
Reporter Carolyn Bick's investigation into the Deadly Force Homicide of Tommy Le:
No records exist of the review board interviews conducted with the deputies involved in Tommy Le’s shooting
Tommy Le may have been shot while facedown on roadway, may not have even had a pen, documents show
OLEO says new report finds KCSO went to “extraordinary measures” to justify shooting death of Tommy Le
A new report issued by the Office of Law Enforcement Oversight has found serious gaps in an investigation conducted by the King County Sheriff's Office into the killing of Tommy Le.
The OIR Report - the only complete investigation into the Tommy Le homicide, June, 2017 - September, 2020
Independent review slams King County Sheriff’s Office handling of Tommy Le killing - KIRO-TV(video)
Investigation into King County deputy’s killing of Tommy Le had ‘serious gaps,’ review finds - Seattle Times
New report on Tommy Le killing by King County deputy criticizes sheriff's office - KOMO-TV
Tommy Le shooting investigation had “serious gaps”—Family lawyer contends KCSO cover-up - NW Asian Weekly
Outside review critical of King County Sheriff's Office investigation - Q13 Fox
Report finds 'serious gaps' with investigation of Tommy Le's shooting death by a King County deputy - KING-TV
Tommy Le's family calls for action from King County Sheriff following outside review of 2017 shooting death - KUOW
Tommy Le's photo on the White House fence alongside other wrongful death victims.
Sheriff's office is slammed over 'serious, problematic gaps' in investigation into death of Washington student - Daily Mail
King County sheriff's handling of Tommy Le shooting lacked critical facts, review concludes - KNKX-FM
Sheriff’s office is slammed over ‘serious, problematic gaps’ in investigation into death of student - Intercontinental News
Tommy Le shooting investigation had “serious gaps” — Family lawyer contends KCSO cover-up - MyNorthwest
Independent review finds problems in King County Sheriff investigation of Tommy Le shooting - International Examiner
Investigation into King County deputy’s killing of Tommy Le had ‘serious gaps,’ review finds - The Spokesman-Review
Though Judge Zilly denied the "immunity" motion brought forth by the Deputy who shot and killed Tommy Le, appeal is allowed. Trial is DELAYED pending Circuit Court decision.
Judge grants deputy’s appeal in shooting of Burien man carrying pen, delaying family’s civil-rights trial - Seattle Times
King County deputy who shot Tommy Le seeks appeal of judge’s pre-trial decision. - Seattle Times
Tommy Le lawsuit to move forward: Judge denies King County’s motion to dismiss - NW Asian Weekly
After arguing final motions before trial, Seattle news organizations interviewed the Le family and attorney Jeff Campiche in front of the Courthouse.
May 16, 2019.
On September 7, 2017, a Tort Claim — also referred to as a Notice of Claim — was filed against then King County Sheriff Urquhart and the King County’s Department on behalf of the Le family, seeking justice for the wrongful death of their son, Tommy. Documents and press links regarding the announcement below.
Le v. King Co. Second Amended Complaint - May 30, 2019
Medical Examiner's Report
Autopsy: Deputies shot Tommy Le in the back – seattlepi.com
Tommy Le was shot twice in back, Asian Pacific Directors Coalition meets with King County Sheriff
– The International Examiner
Family of Tommy Le, shot in back by deputies, to sue County
– NW Asian Weekly
Family of 20-year-old man shot by deputy plan to file civil-rights claim against King County – Seattle Times
Family of Tommy Le, 20-Year-Old Shot by King County Deputy, Plans to Sue County – The Stranger
Reclaiming the Narrative for Tommy Le – South Seattle Emerald
Mitzi Johanknecht, King County’s new sheriff, selects command staff, sets priorities for her new term - Seattle Times
On October 12, 2017, an inquest was requested
by King County Executive Dow Constantine.
http://www.kingcounty.gov/elected/executive/constantine/news/release/2017/October/12-shooting-inquest-le.aspx
Why Modern Medical Examiners Don’t Hold Inquests
https://www.spokanecounty.org/834/Why-Modern-Medical-Examiners-Dont-Hold-I
Seattle Weekly: Family of Tommy Le calls inquest process a whitewash
http://www.seattleweekly.com/news/family-of-burien-man-killed-by-police-calls-inquest-process-a-whitewash/
Le family attorney Jeffrey Campiche responds to Dow Constantine's halting of all inquests pending committee review
KUOW
Monsignor Tuan Do and Father Trung (from Seattle University) express concern over a biased and unfair inquest in the Tommy Le shooting case
NW Vietnamese News
Ủy ban 6 người của Quận King giúp mang lại công lý cho gia đình Tommy Lê
A Group of 6 Will Bring Justice to The Family of Tommy Lê
http://nvnorthwest.com/2017/12/uy-ban-6-nguoi-cua-quan-king-se-giup-mang-lai-cong-ly-cho-gia-dinh-cac-nan-nhan-dien-hinh-la-tommy-le/
Open Letter to King County Executive, Dow Constantine
Constantine-Inquest-Ltr-11-16-17.pdf
Campiche Arnold Declaration in Support of Le Family Request for Hearing
DEC-IN-SUPPORT-OF-AND-EXS-A-3-LE-FAMILY-REQUEST-FOR-HEARING-ON-SCOPE-OF-PARTICIPATION-11-17-17-NO.-4171Q9406-VIA-MSGR-AND-EMAIL.pdf
Le Family Request for Hearing
LE-FAMILY-REQUEST-FOR-HEARING-ON-SCOPE-OF-PARTICIPATION-11-17-17-NO.-4171Q9406-VIA-MSGR-AND-EMAIL.pdf
Le Family demands rights during Inquest Hearing
https://www.thestranger.com/slog/2017/11/19/25574600/tommy-les-family-demands-expanded-rights-during-the-county-inquest-hearing
