Latest from The Spokesman-Review

• Work on federal suit must wait, judge rules

  October 22, 2009 in City on Page A5 Most of the legal preparations for a federal lawsuit against the city over the death of Otto Zehm will be put on hold until the criminal trial against a Spokane … 1

• Taser issues advisory on use of stun guns

  October 21, 2009 in City, Nation/World Taser International is advising police agencies across the nation not to shoot its stun guns at a suspect’s chest. The Arizona-based company says such action poses a risk — albeit … 19

• 911 call perplexes Zehm attorney

  October 9, 2009 in City on Page A5 Among the details, court filings, and other developments surrounding the high-profile Otto Zehm case is a loosely related mystery that’s been downplayed by attorneys on opposing sides of the legal … 1

• Zehm’s mother can give statement, judge rules

  September 24, 2009 in City on Page A5 The ailing mother of a man who died after being struck, Tasered and hogtied by Spokane police officers should have a chance to have her statement preserved for a civil … 2

• 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

• More charges could come in Zehm probe

    September 16, 2009 in News 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 … 5

• Feds unhappy with city attorney

    September 13, 2009 in City on Page B1 Federal prosecutors have grown increasingly critical of what they describe as questionable behavior by the Spokane Police Department’s chief legal adviser, who reportedly used his position to provide “traditionally confidential” … 7

• Thompson supporters raise cash

  August 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 Friends of Otto Zehm wore small blue buttons that read “Otto” in support of the mentally ill janitor, after he died in 2006 following a struggle with Spokane police. Now … 18

• U.S. to pay cop’s counsel in federal Zehm case

  July 10, 2009 in City on Page A1 A federal magistrate ruled Thursday that the federal government should pay for the defense of Spokane police Officer Karl F. Thompson Jr. as he faces felony charges stemming from the … 7

• Public to pay for Thompson’s defense

  July 9, 2009 in City, News The Spokane police officer facing federal charges related to the death of Otto Zehm was arraigned today in federal court. 3

• Officer on desk duty pending trial

  July 3, 2009 in City on Page A7 The Spokane police officer facing federal charges in connection with the 2006 death of Otto Zehm will remain on the city’s payroll but has been reassigned to desk duty while … 2

• Officer given desk duty while awaiting trial

  July 2, 2009 in City The Spokane police officer facing federal charges in connection with the 2006 death of Otto Zehm will remain on the city’s payroll but has been reassigned to desk duty while … 4

• Protesters call for police oversight

    June 26, 2009 in City on Page A7 More than 100 people gathered in front of Spokane City Hall on Thursday evening to rally for police accountability and changes to an oversight process they see as flawed. Carrying … 2

• Protesters rally for police accountability

    June 25, 2009 in City More than 100 protesters gathered in front of Spokane City Hall Thursday night to rally for police accountability and changes to an oversight process they see as flawed. 2

• Doug Clark: As city bungles Zehm incident, Apple shows some polish

  June 25, 2009 in City on Page A5 Before telling you how you can still get an Otto button, I want to compliment a city official. I know. An unrigged Iranian election is easier to find than kind … 7

• Officer has lengthy, varied police career

  June 25, 2009 in City on Page A1 Karl Thompson was at the top of his basic training academy class in 1997 when he was hired at 49 to join the Spokane Police Department’s uniformed division. Thompson brought … 13

• In brief: Rally will promote police accountability

  June 25, 2009 in City on Page A6 The Peace and Justice Action League of Spokane, along with more than 10 community groups and the family of Shonto Pete, are planning a police accountability rally today from 5 …

• Dual legal role is under scrutiny

        June 24, 2009 in City on Page A1 Spokane’s City Council president called Tuesday for a new look at a lawyer’s dual role in the Otto Zehm case. Carl Oreskovich is handling the case from two angles: He’s … 6

• Smart Bombs: Skeptics getting warmer

  June 24, 2009 in Opinion on Page A13 Chicken Little has often been invoked by skeptics of global warming. They even recommend a book called “The Sky’s Not Falling! Why It’s OK to Chill About Global Warming.” It’s …

• Shogan questions lawyer’s dual role in Zehm case

        June 23, 2009 in City Spokane’s City Council president called Tuesday for a new look at a lawyer’s dual role in the Otto Zehm case.

• Feds indict Zehm officer

        June 23, 2009 in City on Page A1 A Spokane police officer should stand trial on charges of violating the civil rights of mentally ill janitor Otto Zehm and lying about the confrontation that resulted in Zehm’s death, … 3

• Officials defend police response

  June 23, 2009 in City on Page A10 Spokane leaders Monday continued to defend police actions during the 2006 confrontation with Otto Zehm, despite a federal indictment of one of the officers involved in the incident. They qualifed … 4

• Doug Clark: Glimpse of justice rises from great travesty

  June 23, 2009 in City on Page A5 Well, hallelujah! Turns out a brute with a badge can’t just get away with thumping and shocking the hell out of an innocent, mentally ill janitor in this town. 9

• Spokane leaders stick by accused officer

  June 22, 2009 in City Spokane leaders on Monday continued to defend police actions during the 2006 confrontation with Otto Zehm, despite a federal indictment of one of the officers involved in the incident. 2

• Feds indict Zehm officer

        June 22, 2009 in City, News A Spokane Police officer should stand trial for violating the civil rights of mentally ill janitor Otto Zehm and for lying to cover up his actions during a confrontation that … 30

• Zehm to blame for fight with officers, city says

    June 20, 2009 in City on Page A1 Otto Zehm is responsible for the events that led up to his death while in police custody, the city of Spokane said Friday as it asked a federal court to … 1

• City asks to dismiss Zehm case

    June 19, 2009 in City, News The city of Spokane asked a federal court to dismiss the lawsuit over the death of Otto Zehm, a developmentally disabled janitor who died while in police custody. Attorneys for … 8

• City approves $200,000 for defense in Zehm case

  May 27, 2009 in City on Page A6 The Spokane City Council on Tuesday agreed to pay up to $200,000 to defend the city in a lawsuit resulting from the death of Otto Zehm, who died in police … 1

• Smart Bombs: The oversight blues

  March 18, 2009 in Opinion on Page A15 If the city of Spokane can ever be bothered with a moment of introspection, it is going to look back on the past three years as a blown opportunity to … 3

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