Amy Radil
Reporter
About
Amy Radil is a reporter at KUOW covering politics, government, and law enforcement, along with the occasional arts story. She got her start at Minnesota Public Radio in Duluth, and freelanced for Marketplace and other programs from Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Amy grew up in Omaha, Nebraska. She graduated from Williams College and the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism.
Location: Seattle
Languages Spoken: English
Pronouns: she/her
Stories
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Bill to create independent prosecutor for police deadly force cases fails in Washington state
A top priority for police accountability groups has died in the Washington legislature. It was the second attempt to launch an independent prosecutor’s office, to pursue cases against police officers accused of misusing deadly force.
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Cleared of felony, Seattle cop who killed Indian student Kandula could end up in municipal court
The Seattle City Attorney has announced it is reviewing the case of the police officer whose vehicle struck and killed a pedestrian last year. Officer Kevin Dave could face a penalty for negligent driving in the crash that killed 23-year-old graduate student Jaahnavi Kandula in January 2023.
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No charges for SPD officer who struck and killed Jaahnavi Kandula
The Seattle police officer who struck and killed a 23-year-old pedestrian while speeding en route to a 911 call last year won't face criminal prosecution.
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Does Washington state need an independent prosecutor to charge police with misusing deadly force?
This year, a proposal to create a new, independent prosecutor at the state level is advancing at the Washington Legislature. House Bill 1579 would establish a unit within the Attorney General’s office to pursue charges against police officers accused of misusing deadly force.
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Law & Courts
In Tacoma, some volunteers chafe at 'toothless' police oversight role
It’s a pivotal moment for policing in Tacoma, with the departure of three officers acquitted of criminal charges in the death of Manuel Ellis. Tacoma officials say they’ve negotiated a contract with the police union that gives the city important new powers when handling future misconduct allegations. But some community members say the new three-year contract has sidelined their goals for greater transparency by the Tacoma Police Department.
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Law & Courts
Seattle will start enforcing its anti-graffiti law again
Appeals court ruling allows Seattle to enforce anti-graffiti ordinance
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Seattle police commanders condemn 'destructive unprofessionalism' of officer caught laughing about pedestrian death
Seattle police commanders have recommended the strongest possible discipline — 30 days without pay or possible termination — for an officer caught on video laughing about the death of a pedestrian struck and killed by a fellow police officer last year.
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Law & Courts
Seattle doles out $10 million to settle 2020 protest injury claims
The Seattle City Attorney and lawyers for more than 50 people who say they were injured while protesting police violence in 2020 have reached a $10 million settlement.
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Crime
WA lawmakers consider whether to tweak or repeal laws governing police chases
Regulating police vehicle pursuits emerged as a highly charged issue at the state Legislature in recent years. Lawmakers enacted strict regulations in 2021 in the wake of widespread anti-police protests, then loosened those restrictions slightly last year amidst reports of suspects brazenly fleeing police stops. The issue is back on the agenda during this session, in the form of an initiative and other legislative proposals.
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DOJ now reviewing case against Tacoma PD officers acquitted in Manny Ellis' death
DOJ to review case against Tacoma PD officers acquitted in Manuel Ellis' death