Motion filed to dismiss case against man accused of killing WSP trooper in Marysville

Lawyers for illegal immigrant charged with killing WA cop claim prosecutors ‘colluded’ with ICE, file motion to dismiss

Raul Benitez-Santana, 36, of Mexico, has been accused of killing 27-year-old Washington State Trooper, Christopher Gadd, after he allegedly struck Gadd's vehicle while driving intoxicated at 107 mph.

Motion filed to dismiss case against man accused of killing WSP trooper in Marysville

MARYSVILLE, Wash. – Attorneys for Raul Benitez-Santana have filed a motion to dismiss the case against him, citing violations of state sanctuary laws. Benitez-Santana, 33, is accused of killing Washington State Trooper Christopher Gadd. The defense claims prosecutors violated the sanctuary laws by publicizing Benitez-Santana's immigration status and potentially prejudicing the jury pool. They argue

WSP trooper death trial delayed over claims of ICE involvement

The trial for a man accused of killing a Washington State Patrol trooper has been postponed as the court looks into a motion concerning the state’s sanctuary laws, according to KOMO News. Defense attorneys, reported the media outlet, asked the court to dismiss the case over claims prosecutors worked with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) during the week charges were filed—allegedly violating Washington law. Raul Benitez-Santana is accuse…

Defense claims prosecutors 'colluded' with ICE in case of man charged with killing trooper

Days before a trial is expected to begin for the man charged with killing a Washington state trooper, defense attorneys filed a motion to dismiss the case.