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• Nicks’ badge reflected honor in Zehm case

  May 8, 2013 in City on Page A5 As former Spokane police Officer Tim Moses accepts his slap on the hand for the lie known as the Lunge of Otto, it’s worth remembering the local police officer who … 27

• Why city chose to blame Zehm remains unexplained

  May 16, 2012 in City on Page A1 Spokane city leaders finally are admitting that mistakes were made during a 2006 police confrontation that led to the death of Spokane resident Otto Zehm. But it remains unclear if … 32

• Zehm settlement elusive

  December 16, 2011 in City on Page A5 Despite calling for “all courses of action” four months ago to settle the civil suit brought by the mother and estate of Otto Zehm, it appears Mary Verner will step … 52

• EMT, medical examiner testify about baton injuries to Zehm

  October 20, 2011 in City on Page A5 YAKIMA – For the first time since the trial of Spokane police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. began last week, federal prosecutors walked out of the William O. Douglas federal … 36

• Officer denied Zehm lunged, judge told

  October 19, 2011 in City on Page A5 YAKIMA – On the eve of his anticipated testimony, Assistant Spokane police Chief Jim Nicks disclosed to prosecutors that he believes Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. tried to “manipulate” his … 1

• Second officer under investigation in Zehm case identified

  September 22, 2011 in City on Page A5 With the excessive force trial of a Spokane police officer less than a month away, the identity of a second officer under active federal investigation in connection with the fatal … 35

• Officer under federal investigation in Zehm case identified

  September 21, 2011 in City, News With the excessive force trial of a Spokane Police officer less than a month away, the identity of a second officer under active federal investigation in connection with the fatal … 29

• Clark: Police chiefs’ parting gifts will embody law, odor

  September 15, 2011 in City on Page A5 The ongoing soap opera that is Spokane law enfarcement has had more twists and turns lately than a Ringling Bros. trapeze act. Fortunately, Cpl. Clark has returned to help guide … 11

• Mayor’s FAQs on Zehm case short on real answers, again

  September 14, 2011 in City on Page A5 It is sad that the Otto Zehm case is becoming a political spectacle. Sad, and absolutely appropriate. Because it’s hard to see what else – apart from insistent public pressure … 51

• Nicks set to retire as chief steps down

  September 14, 2011 in City on Page A1 The Spokane Police Department’s top two officers are on their way out, leaving city officials to find new leadership as they struggle with the continuing legal fallout surrounding the death … 29

• Spokane’s top 2 police officials leaving department

  September 13, 2011 in City The Spokane Police Department confirmed today that both Chief Anne Kirkpatrick and Assistant Chief Jim Nicks have plans to retire within the next few months. 53

• Mayor promises review of Zehm case

  September 10, 2011 in City on Page A1 A hastily arranged briefing by Spokane Mayor Mary Verner on Friday announcing her desire for a complete internal and external review of the Otto Zehm controversy turned into a platform … 39

• Timeline of events in Otto Zehm case

  August 21, 2011 in City on Page B7 • March 18, 2006: Otto Zehm, 36, a mentally ill and unemployed janitor, is beaten, Tasered and hogtied inside a Zip Trip convenience store by seven Spokane police officers after … 17

• Council late to get Zehm news

  August 21, 2011 in City on Page B1 A majority of Spokane City Council members say they weren’t told until this month that the city’s assistant police chief believes officers violated department policies in the beating of a … 109

• Revised Nicks statement drops chief’s opinion

  August 21, 2011 in City on Page B1 The sworn and signed declaration of Assistant Chief Jim Nicks that details his concerns about the police confrontation with Otto Zehm has been revised to leave out a detail about … 42

• Many things Jim Nicks didn’t do in Zehm case

  August 19, 2011 in City on Page A5 Jim Nicks has taken a lot of heat lately, as well he should, for his role in the Otto Zehm case. Today, though, I come not to bury Nicks, but … 45

• Mayor pushes to resolve Zehm suit

  August 17, 2011 in City on Page A1 Spokane Mayor Mary Verner announced Tuesday that she is seeking “all courses of action” to resolve the civil case surrounding the city’s handling of the fatal 2006 confrontation between Spokane … 28

• Medical expert: Officers caused Zehm’s death

    August 15, 2011 in City, News A medical expert hired by the Spokane police officer facing criminal charges over the fatal Otto Zehm confrontation is blaming other officers at the scene for causing the unarmed janitor’s … 25

• Doug Clark: Nicks’ exit is past due

  August 11, 2011 in City on Page A5 “ Give (Jim Nicks) the benefit of the doubt. Maybe the acting chief hadn’t bothered to carefully examine the evidence before running his mouth and handing Spokane a bill of … 46

• Shawn Vestal: Truth about Zehm sure took a while

  August 10, 2011 in City on Page A5 It took just five years, 20 weeks and a day. But finally we’re hearing the truth about Otto Zehm from Jim Nicks. 22

• Law agencies see benefit of cameras

  March 21, 2011 in City on Page A1 For police agencies, cameras that record officer encounters with the public can help prove suspects are guilty and set the record straight if officers are wrongly accused of misconduct. “It … 42

• Complaints against police rose in 2010

    February 23, 2011 in City on Page A1 More citizens alleged misconduct by Spokane Police Department employees last year than the previous four years, but the number of complaints that resulted in discipline decreased. Police leaders attribute the … 29

• Grant will go to police firing range

  October 5, 2010 in City on Page A6 City leaders on Monday agreed to spend a federal grant on a firing range rather than divert it to prevent officer layoffs. Police officials have long argued that the city’s … 5

• Editorial: Police Guild voting stunt hurt its own rank and file

  April 29, 2010 in Opinion on Page A11 Just because the Spokane Police Guild races to the defense of officers who break the law, abuse their authority or demonstrate other inappropriate conduct, that’s no reason to conclude the … 10

• Spokane Police Guild distorted vote on chief

  April 28, 2010 in City on Page A1 The extent of dissatisfaction with Spokane police Chief Anne Kirkpatrick among the rank and file may not be as bad as union leaders suggest. A document obtained by The Spokesman-Review … 16

• Four years later, let’s not forget Otto Zehm

  March 18, 2010 in City on Page A5 Today is the fourth anniversary of that sad and violent encounter between Otto Zehm and the Spokane cops. Hard to believe, huh? 9

• Police reject allegations by federal prosecutors

    September 23, 2009 in City on Page A1 Attorneys representing Spokane police in the Otto Zehm lawsuit launched a counterattack Tuesday against suggestions by federal prosecutors that they withheld information about the fatal confrontation in 2006. Sworn statements … 14

• Zehm inquiry continuing

    September 17, 2009 in City on Page A1 More Spokane police officers could face criminal charges over the city’s handling of the fatal confrontation with unarmed janitor Otto Zehm, with newly filed court documents indicating a federal probe … 26

• Doug Clark: Acting chief failed to act responsibly

  July 16, 2006 in City on Page B1 I have no control over what happens once I turn in my column and it heads off to the press room. So there’s a chance that by the time you …

• Chief still backs force

  July 15, 2006 in City on Page A1 Even though police have backed away from their earlier version of how the fatal struggle with a mentally ill janitor began, acting Chief Jim Nicks said Friday he still believes …

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