Investigation Finds Seattle Police Officer Violated Policy by Using Racial Slur
Chief of Police Adrian Diaz must decide on the officer's discipline as soon as this week.
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Chief of Police Adrian Diaz must decide on the officer's discipline as soon as this week.
A Seattle police officer was put on paid administrative leave after an audio recording allegedly revealed his use of racist and sexist language against a Chinese American neighbor. Background: Officer Burton Hill and his wife, Agnes Miggins, are accused of trying to drive their neighbor, Zhen Jin, out of their Kenmore condominium complex. In August 2022, an argument broke out after the couple accused Jin of trying to kill their dog by leaving chicken bones in the condo’s courtyard.
SPD Chief Adrian Diaz said in a statement Friday he has taken steps to place an officer on administrative leave after racist and sexist comments surfaced.
Audio captures a cop and his wife arguing with their neighbor, who is an elderly school bus driver.